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London UK: Crown Copyright; March 30, 2022. ISBN: 9781528632294.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bryant A. UpToDate. January 28, 2022.
Two separate patients undergoing urogynecologic procedures were discharged from the hospital with vaginal packing unintentionally left in the vagina. Both cases are representative of the challenges of identifying and preventing retained orifice packing, the critical role of clear handoff communication, and the need for organizational cultures which encourage health care providers to communicate and collaborate with each other to optimize patient safety.
Peikoff L. NBC News. March 31, 2021.
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