title: Percutaneous retrieval of a surgical laparotomy sponge from the peritoneal cavity.
abstract: Percutaneous retrieval of an extravascular foreign body is an uncommon procedure. This report describes the successful retrieval of a 46 x 46-cm laparotomy sponge from the peritoneal cavity using a Nitinol Gooseneck Snare system. This technique can eliminate the need for exploratory surgery and may be particularly useful in poor operative candidates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh 15224, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cekirge
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Weiss
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: McLean
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000295:instrumentation; D015503:Surgical Sponges / Q000009:adverse effects*