CTICasesRetained Surgical Needle
Imaging findings
Post-operative mitral valve replacement images showed a metallic linear density consistent with a surgical needle, which was confirmed by comparing the suspicious density to a radiograph of the specific missing needle type (specimen radiograph).
Key takeaways
For missing or retained surgical instruments, creating a specimen radiograph of the suspected missing item can significantly improve diagnostic confidence and help locate small foreign bodies.
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