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This report presents a unique case of a retained surgical blade identified 12 years post\u2010hysterectomy, highlighting diagnostic challenges and the need for vigilance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 60\u2010year\u2010old female presented with chronic abdominal pain for 4 years, initially misdiagnosed as urinary tract infection (UTI) and gastritis. Investigations, including X\u2010ray and computed tomography scan (CT scan), revealed a retained surgical blade. Elective laparotomy was performed, and the rusted blade, encapsulated by the omentum, was removed. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The delayed diagnosis underscores vulnerabilities in surgical safety protocols. Nonspecific symptoms of RSIs often lead to delayed detection. While manual counting is the standard, human error can occur. This case emphasizes the need for advanced technologies and standardized protocols. Underreporting of RSIs obscures true rates, necessitating improved data transparency and systemic learning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, technological integration, and institutional accountability to prevent RSIs. Enhanced postoperative surveillance and heightened clinical suspicion are crucial. This will improve patient safety and uphold healthcare credibility. This case underscores the need for long\u2010term postoperative vigilance, even in the absence of immediate symptoms.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1155\/cris\/8620883","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,23]],"date-time":"2025-10-23T16:40:57Z","timestamp":1761237657000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Delayed Diagnosis of Retained Surgical Blade 12 Years Post\u2010Hysterectomy: A Rare Case Report"],"prefix":"10.1155","volume":"2025","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0004-1461-6073","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Alfred","family":"Kishe","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1674-3066","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Agathon Avelin","family":"Kimario","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Ronaldo Paul","family":"Lyimo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Nancy Deliko","family":"Ngaga","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Joel Pilot","family":"Mushi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Emmanuel Pastory","family":"Marua","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,23]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_14_1_2","first-page":"107","article-title":"Retained Surgical Instruments in the Pelvis Complicated by Colo-Vesical Fistula","volume":"34","author":"Obiesie A. 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