| 摘要 |
<p>A surgical sponge (10) for use in the larynx of a throat (50) comprising a porous cellular absorbent sponge material preformed in a compressed rigid member which retains its compressed small volume condition. The surgical sponge (10) is constructed of cellular absorbent sponge material which wicks up fluid from the body to expand from its compressed condition to a predetermined larger size to form an arcuate elongated body with flat end surfaces and a 'C' shaped cross section defining a concave channel, at least one of the flat end surfaces being coated with a fluid impervious layer which prevents the flow of fluid therethrough. The sponge material is impregnated with a radiopaque material such as barium sulfate, and is provided with an attaching cord allowing removal of the surgical sponge (10) from the patient (60). The attaching cord includes a clip (26) to prevent the surgical sponge (10) from being swallowed.</p> |
