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Statement on the prevention of retained foreign bodies after surgery.
Statement on the prevention of retained foreign bodies after surgery. Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons; October 2016.
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October 1, 2016
Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons; October 2016.
This statement briefly lists the American College of Surgeons' guidelines for preventing retention of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other items after surgery. The statement was revised in October 2016.
