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Gossypiboma of the abdomen.

Authors :
Moyle H
Hines OJ
McFadden DW
Source :
Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) [Arch Surg] 1996 May; Vol. 131 (5), pp. 566-8.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Intra-abdominal cysts may rise from a variety of organs. However, foreign-body reaction and cyst formation should be considered in the differential diagnosis. In this report, we describe the finding of a preoperatively undetected gossypiboma. A gossypiboma is a mass within the body that is composed of a cotton matrix; in this case, an unmarked laparotomy sponge. The evaluation, findings, and prevention of gossypiboma are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004-0010
Volume :
131
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8624207
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1996.01430170112022