Delayed post-surgical sepsis from Teflon felt: The diagnostic value of CT scanning, and a reminder for theatre staff

D Emby; A Lancaster

doi:10.4102/sajr.v15i2.326

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Delayed post-surgical sepsis from Teflon felt: The diagnostic value of CT scanning, and a reminder for theatre staff

D Emby, A Lancaster

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D Emby, AngloGold Ashanti Health
A Lancaster, AngloGold Ashanti Health, South Africa

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Abstract

We report on 2 patients with surgical site infections following the inadvertent use of Teflon felt for haemostasis in elective and emergency surgery. CT scanning was superior to plain radiography in demonstrating the foreign bodies to enable planning of further surgical treatment.

Keywords

Foreign Body; Sepsis; CT scanning; Teflon felt; Implantable haemostatic materails

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