Abstract
SummaryGossypiboma or textiloma is the result of a foreign-body reaction to extraneous material, usually a surgical sponge that was accidentally retained within the body.The diagnosis of a retained surgical sponge is often delayed due to its infrequent occurrence and protean appearances.The purpose of this pictorial review is to define the common sonographic and CT features of gossypiboma. A retrospective review of sonographic and CT images of 6 surgically proven cases of retained surgical sponges was undertaken.
Highlights
Gossypiboma or textiloma is the result of a foreign-body reaction to extraneous material, usually surgical sponge that was accidentally retained within the body
This is most often associated with emergency procedures, prolonged surgeries, unexpected changes in the course of operation, excessive haemorrhage, change of personnel during the operation or inexperienced and inadequate number of staff [1]
Intraabdominal gossypiboma in a 50-year-old woman with a history of prior surgery for gallbladder carcinoma who presented with abdominal pain and fever (Figure 6A, 6B)
Summary
Gossypiboma or textiloma is the result of a foreign-body reaction to extraneous material, usually a surgical sponge that was accidentally retained within the body. The diagnosis of a retained surgical sponge is often delayed due to its infrequent occurrence and protean appearances. The purpose of this pictorial review is to define the common sonographic and CT features of gossypiboma. A retrospective review of sonographic and CT images of 6 surgically proven cases of retained surgical sponges was undertaken
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