title: Laparoscopic retrieval of a retained surgical sponge: a case report.
abstract: A retained laparotomy pad after abdominal surgery is a complication that usually requires a second laparotomy. We report a case in which a laparotomy pad and ring were removed laparoscopically 1 week postoperative.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Childers
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Caplinger
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D015503:Surgical Sponges