@article{TP153068,
author = {Chunhui Gu and Lihong Ding and Jian Sun and Bing Li and Youcheng Zhang and Guoqing Jiang},
title = {Chronic pain from retained Hem-o-lok® clips after pediatric appendectomy: the imperative for surgical removal},
journal = {Translational Pediatrics},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
year = {2026},
keywords = {},
abstract = {While Hem-o-lok® clips are widely used and generally safe in children, retained clips have been rarely associated with refractory chronic abdominal pain. This study aimed to investigate the association between retained Hem-o-lok® clips and refractory chronic abdominal pain following pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy and compare therapeutic outcomes between device removal and conservative management.},
issn = {2224-4344}, url = {https://tp.amegroups.org/article/view/153068}
}