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. 2016 Jul 5;4(8):838-9.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.615. eCollection 2016 Aug.

Gossypiboma

Utpal De  1 , Manas Dutta  2 , Prasenjit Chattopadhyay  2
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Gossypiboma

Utpal De et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Gossypiboma is a dreadful complication and nightmare for a surgeon. It might cost the patient his life and the surgeon his reputation. It is a preventable condition and additional safeguard measures should be sought and implemented to prevent against human error.

Keywords: Foreign body; gossypiboma.

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Figure 1
Computerized tomography of abdomen showing the typical spongiform and whorled appearance of gossypiboma.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Removed gossypiboma along with resected part of ileum.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Gossypiboma unfolded.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Intraoperative photograph.
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