Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
Case Report
Misinterpretation of Silver Coated Wounds Dressing as Oral Contrast Bowel Leak: Case Report
Author(s): Lujain Lataifeh, Isam Lataifeh, Malak Issa and Afnaan Horani*
Background: Silver-coated dressings, commonly used in wound care for their antimicrobial properties, can create imaging artifacts that may be mistaken for a contrast leak during radiographic studies. This can lead to unnecessary investigations and interventions.
Case presentation: A 51-year-old obese woman who underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy developed purulent discharge from her wound 9 days post-surgery. Initial CT with contrast suggested a contrast leak, possibly an enterocutaneous fistula. However, after clinical correlation, the radiology team determined the opacity was a misinterpretation. A follow-up CT without contrast showed the opacity persisted, confirming no bowel leakage. The wound was treated with a vacuum dressing to promote healing
Conclusion: This report .. View More»
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