Gossypiboma presenting as a sterile abscess
Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2013; 35 (3): 155-157
in English
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| ID: emr-127639
ABSTRACT
We present a case of a chronic abdominal pain which was due to a retained surgical sponge 4 years after an open cholecystectomy. A review of literature was done with emphasis on the incidence and factors contributing to such entity. The medicolegal aspect was discussed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Cholecystectomy
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Radiography, Abdominal
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Abdominal Pain
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
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Abscess
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Bahrain Med. Bull.
Year:
2013
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