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Gossypiboma Posing as a Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Srivastava, K. N.
Agarwal, Amit
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The term gossypiboma is used to describe a retained surgical sponge after operation.
It is a rare but serious complication which is seldom reported because of the medicolegal implications.
Gossypiboma usually has varied and vague presentation and is also difficult to detect on radiological investigations.
It can even remain silent and present years after the operation.
We report a case of a 38-year-old lady who presented with vague pain and chronic lump in the right iliac fossa region.
She had a history of cesarean section 4 years ago.
Radiological investigations were inconclusive in detecting the retained sponge.
A working diagnosis of mesenteric cyst was made and an exploratory laparotomy was done where she was found to have a large gossypiboma densely adhered to the small bowel and surrounding structures.
Though rare, gossypiboma should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis in postoperative cases presenting as vague pain or chronic lump even years after the operation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Srivastava, K. N.& Agarwal, Amit. 2014. Gossypiboma Posing as a Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017777
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Srivastava, K. N.& Agarwal, Amit. Gossypiboma Posing as a Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017777
American Medical Association (AMA)
Srivastava, K. N.& Agarwal, Amit. Gossypiboma Posing as a Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017777
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017777