VERY IMPORTANT IMAGING POST 18/8/2014 Foreign Objects Encountered in the Abdominal Cavity at CT 1-Intraluminal Objects (a) pathologic condition (eg, bezoars , gall stones ), (b) prior medical procedure (eg, dislodged tubes,biliary stents), (c)swallowing of a diagnostic device (eg, endoscopic capsules), or (d) accidental or nonaccidental ingestion of some other object (eg, fish bones, coins , toys, keys, batteries, jewelry, pins, needles, razor blades, nails, clips, and bones,) 2-Extraluminal Objects a)Foreign Bodies Related to Prior Surgery b)Prosthetic Mesh c)Surgical Clips d)Migrated Intrauterine Device e)Intentionally Placed Surgical Materials e.g.; --Abdominal Sponges for Hepatic Packing --Bioabsorbable Sponges usually absorbed within 7–14 days but can mimic abscess f)Unintentionally Retained Surgical Materials : complications include adhesions, perforation, and abscess or fistula formation g)Mimics of Foreign Bodies e.g.,Mesenteric Ossification , Ossification in Surgical Incisions and Peritoneal Loose Body.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:03:38 +0000
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