Presentation
Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 80
From the case:
Retained suture needle
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Suture needle projects over a biliary stent. Pneumobilia and cholecystectomy clips.
From the case:
Retained suture needle
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CT confirms the retained suture needle in subcutaneous tissues of anterior abdominal wall.
Case Discussion
Retained suture needle from open cholecystectomy >30 yrs prior.
The needle was not clinically palpable, nor visible on ultrasound.
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