Intrathoracic gossypiboma presenting 47 years later as a purulent fistula: a case report
Abstract Background Intrathoracic gossypiboma is a consequence of retained sponge/swap, gauzoma, muslinoma, textiloma, or cottonoid in the thoracic cavity during surgery. The thoracic cavity is of the rarest place for gossypiboma as these entities most occur after abdominal surgery. Case presentatio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01479-6 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Background Intrathoracic gossypiboma is a consequence of retained sponge/swap, gauzoma, muslinoma, textiloma, or cottonoid in the thoracic cavity during surgery. The thoracic cavity is of the rarest place for gossypiboma as these entities most occur after abdominal surgery. Case presentation We report a case of intrathoracic gossypiboma that was missed for an extended period of time with no symptoms and was successfully treated with surgical intervention. Conclusions The rarity of gossypiboma necessitates a high index of suspicion for correct diagnosis. Gossypiboma is often difficult to diagnose, leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions. It is important to consider this entity as a diagnosis in any case with an unexplained or unusual presentation during the postoperative period. |
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| ISSN: | 2198-7793 |