When Radiologists Plays Detective: Uncovering surgical foreign body in the Abdomen

Despite careful adherence to precautionary protocols, abdominal foreign bodies may still be discovered after surgery on occasion, posing significant risks for both the patient and the surgical team. While symptoms may occasionally manifest rapidly, more commonly, they tend to be chronic and lack alternative explanations. In the presented case, a patient was identified with a metallic foreign body years following abdominal surgery. Foreign bodies typically necessitate surgical intervention, prioritizing preventive measures during surgical procedures to actively minimize the occurrence of such incidents.