Unexpected Finds After Routine Procedures
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February 4, 2026
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4 min
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Retained foreign bodies can occur post minimally invasive procedures.
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Imaging techniques are crucial for diagnosis.
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Case 1 involved a fractured liposuction cannula tip.
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Case 2 involved a retained dental needle.
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Early detection is vital to avoid complications.
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Stainless steel foreign bodies may complicate diagnosis.
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Plain radiography effectively identifies metallic foreign bodies.
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Retained foreign bodies, though rare, can be serious complications of minimally invasive medical procedures. A study by Dr. Hamed Zartab and colleagues reveals two cases involving metallic fragments found months post-procedure in the facial region. The case of a 42-year-old woman included a fractured liposuction cannula tip, while a 65-year-old woman had a retained dental needle. Imaging techniques, such as radiography and ultrasonography, play a crucial role in diagnosis, and early removal is vital to prevent complications like infection and inflammation.
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1
Retained foreign bodies can occur post minimally invasive procedures.
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2
Imaging techniques are crucial for diagnosis.
-
3
Case 1 involved a fractured liposuction cannula tip.
-
4
Case 2 involved a retained dental needle.
-
5
Early detection is vital to avoid complications.
-
6
Stainless steel foreign bodies may complicate diagnosis.
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7
Plain radiography effectively identifies metallic foreign bodies.
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