title: An unusual case of swab embolism.
abstract: Intravascular foreign body embolism is an exceptionally uncommon problem. We report on an unusual case of a surgical swab embolism which occurred during a thoracic surgical procedure.
authors.affiliation: Groote Schuur Hospital, Anzio Road, J45 Old Main Building, Cape Town 7925, South Africa ; Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7925, South Africa.
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Naidoo
authors.affiliation: Groote Schuur Hospital, Anzio Road, J45 Old Main Building, Cape Town 7925, South Africa ; Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7925, South Africa.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kahn
authors.affiliation: Division of Forensic Medicine, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Medical Campus, Falmouth Building, Cape Town 7925, South Africa.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mfolozi