title: An unusual case of a postoperative bone cyst.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Medway Hospital, Gillingham, England, Kent, UK.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Tindall
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Shetty
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rand
mesh_terms: 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