The recurring problem of retained swabs and instruments.
Mahran MA, Toeima E, Morris EP. The recurring problem of retained swabs and instruments. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2013;27(4):489-95. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2013.03.001.
This review discusses the risks, complications, and challenges of retained surgical items and describes strategies to prevent them.