An unusual case of a postoperative bone cyst.
We describe an unusual case of a postoperative bone cyst resulting from a retained fragment of surgical glove. We highlight some of the problems associated with gloves and suggest ways of safeguarding against similar complications.
Tindall
A J
AJ
Medway Hospital, Gillingham, England, Kent, UK.
Shetty
A A
AA
Rand
C
C
D000293:Adolescent; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology*; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome