Detection of retained surgical sponges.

Spinal Textiloma (Gossypiboma): A Report of Three Cases Misdiagnosed as Tumour

“…However, in cases that are suspected to involve a suppurative process, diffusion MRI should definitely be conducted. Likewise, patients with a history of spinal surgery, spinal abscesses, haematomas, hypertrophic scars, fibrosarcomas, rhabdomyosarcomas, and schwannomas should definitely be considered in the differential diagnosis and considered when planning diagnostic procedures (28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35) (Table 2). In our cases, a history of previous operations and long-lasting symptoms made us consider foreign bodies left in the surgical site.…”

Sponge-Induced Granuloma ("Gauzoma") as a Complication of Posterior Lumbar Surgery-Case Report-

“…), corticosteroid drugs, and spinal instrumentation. 2,3,[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Treatment of spinal abscess caused by retained surgical sponges consists of early diagnosis, surgical removal, and appropriate antibiotic treatment if necessary. However, we believe that the presence of foreign material as a nidus for infection precludes successful treatment of a spinal infection.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] A review of the literature concerning retained sponge following spinal surgery found only nine reports. 3,5,7,11,12,14,15) The incidence was reported as 0.7 per 10,000 patients but probably underestimates the actual incidence.…”

Intraluminal Gossypiboma - A Rare Case Presentation

“…The surgical markers may become twisted or folded and present an unusual image. [3] For instance, in a report of 13 patients with a retained sponge the radio-opaque marker inside the sponge was seen in only 9 radiographs and even then was not immediately recognised for what it was. [4] Markers have been misinterpreted as calcifications, intestinal contrast material, wires or surgical clips.…”