Retained Foreign Body
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CA0334-Retained Foreign Body
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CA0334-Retained Foreign Body
Case ReportHistory
Exam
Prior Study
Findings
Technique
The entire abdomen/pelvis is not covered on the exam. The right extra-abdominal wall is not entirely included. The region of interest is covered on the exam.
Lines, Tubes, Drains, and Foreign Bodies
There is a Foley catheter in place.
There are 4 surgical drains and there are surgical clips in the abdomen.
There is a lap pad in the right upper quadrant overlying the right lobe of the liver.
There are no additional lines, tubes, catheters, stents, or drains in place.
Stomach and Bowel Gas
The stomach and bowel are not distended.
Solid Organs and Intra-Abdominal Soft Tissues:
The solid organs and intra-abdominal soft tissues are unremarkable.
Extraluminal Air
There is no extraluminal air or an abnormal focal collection of air in the abdomen or pelvis. There is no pneumatosis.
Additional Abdominal and Pelvic Calcifications
The iliac arteries are mildly calcified. No dilatation is apparent.
Bones and Extra-Abdominal Soft Tissues
There are old bilateral rib fractures. There is no abnormality of the lung bases or diaphragm.
