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Case Reports
. 2003 Apr;33(4):261-2.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-003-0869-x. Epub 2003 Feb 12.

Gossypiboma treated by colonoscopy

Clay Hinrichs  1 , Sosamma Methratta, Albert C Ybasco
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Case Reports

Gossypiboma treated by colonoscopy

Clay Hinrichs et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2003 Apr.

Abstract

Gossypibomas are an unusual postoperative complication and are reluctantly reported in the literature. In the past, the patient would require a laparotomy. More recently, they have been treated laparoscopically and percutaneously by interventional radiology. This is the first case report of a gossypiboma treated with colonoscopy. This may represent an addition treatment option for this complication.

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