Chronic abdominal wall sinus and recurrent abscesses caused by a foreign body after laparotomy.
The prolonged failure of a wound to heal due to the existence of a foreign body can result in chronic sinuses and fistulae and is a situation that should be avoided through thorough assessment of the wound in the first instance.
Fajobi
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North Middlesex University Hospital and University, Department of Surgery, Sterling Way, London, UK. oluandkatie@dsl.pipex.com
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Mekwan
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Harrison
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Myint
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D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D034861:Abdominal Wall; D019662:Cucurbitaceae; D043963:Diverticulosis, Colonic / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012639:Seeds; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D014945:Wound Healing