Gossypiboma in a 15 year old girl: A Case Report

Author(s)	Vivek Viswanathan
Country	India
Abstract	Gossypiboma, a rare surgical complication, occurs when a surgical sponge is inadvertently left behind in the body, leading to a foreign-body reaction. This case report presents a 15-year-old girl who developed abdominal pain and a palpable mass three years after a laparotomy for excision of a lymphangioma of the abdomen. Radiological imaging confirmed the presence of a retained surgical sponge, which was successfully removed through surgery. This case highlights the importance of meticulous surgical technique and postoperative care to prevent such complications.
Keywords	gossypiboma, retained foreign body, surgical complication, abdominal pain, laparotomy, radiology
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-02-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37997
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g86w47

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