Gossypiboma presenting as a sterile abscess

Joint Authors

al-Jihani, Yasir M.
al-Bu Aynayn, Hassah M.
Hassan, Khayri H.
al-Shayi, Amani A.

Source

Bahrain Medical Bulletin

Issue

Vol. 35, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2013)4 p.

Publisher

King Hamad University Hospital

Publication Date

2013-09-30

Country of Publication

Bahrain

No. of Pages

4

Main Subjects

Medicine

Topics

Abstract EN

We present a case of a chronic abdominal pain which was due to a retained surgical sponge 4 years after an open cholecystectomy.

A review of literature was done with emphasis on the incidence and factors contributing to such entity.

The medicolegal aspect was discussed.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Jihani, Yasir M.& al-Bu Aynayn, Hassah M.& Hassan, Khayri H.& al-Shayi, Amani A.. 2013. Gossypiboma presenting as a sterile abscess. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 35, no. 3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Jihani, Yasir M.…[et al.]. Gossypiboma presenting as a sterile abscess. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 35, no. 3 (Sep. 2013).
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American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Jihani, Yasir M.& al-Bu Aynayn, Hassah M.& Hassan, Khayri H.& al-Shayi, Amani A.. Gossypiboma presenting as a sterile abscess. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2013. Vol. 35, no. 3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-602973

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-602973