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CT demonstrating pericholecystic fluid.
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F1
In consultation with the radiology service, a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen was subsequently performed with oral and intravenous contrast (Figure 1). A retrospective review of the CT confirmed the presence of the foreign body on only one of the axial cuts (Figure 1).
Sharp object protruding from the stomach and through the liver.
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F2
Figure 2 best illustrates the immediate operative findings.
Limited attempt at laparoscopic removal.
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F3
Laparoscopic removal was initially attempted (Figure 3) but abandoned as an intraluminal component was suspected.
The 3 cm metallic pin removed during minilaparotomy.
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F4
Therefore, a limited laparotomy was performed, revealing a 3-cm metallic pin (Figure 4).