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January 24, 2026Journal of Surgical Case ReportsOpen Access

Retained wooden splinter in the gluteal region presenting 10 years after initial injury

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EAEzekiel AaronAWAlec A. Winder

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Overview

A case report reveals retained wooden splinter causing chronic inflammation in a young adult, suggesting the need for thorough evaluation post-injury.

Key Points

  • The case aims to highlight the rare occurrence of chronic complications from retained foreign bodies.
  • Case presentation of a 23-year-old female with a retained wooden splinter.
  • Initial imaging did not reveal the foreign body.
  • Surgical exploration and targeted ultrasound were performed to identify the splinter.
  • The retained wooden splinter was discovered after 10 years.
  • Chronic inflammation was noted due to the foreign body.
  • Successful removal of the splinter led to resolution of symptoms.

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Aaron et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69746126bb9d90c67120af8fhttps://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaf1061
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