Gauze for concern: A Case Report and systematic review of delayed presentation of paraspinal textiloma

Shyam, Karthik; Thippeswamy, Pushpa Bhari; Algeri, Raksha; Rajasekaran, S.

doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101967

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“…These events are most frequently reported after laparotomy and are extremely rare after thoracic surgery [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Nonetheless, it can occur as a primary event after thoracic surgery or as a migration of a foreign body through the diaphragm into the thorax.…”

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‘Chest gossypiboma after spinal surgery, not so easy to forget’

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Dávalos

et al. 2023

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

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During any surgical procedure, complications may arise, some of which are fortuitous, whereas others, unfortunately, occur because of errors of the surgical team. Fortunately, most are minor and do not affect the patient’s recovery, but others can cause severe morbidity and even mortality. A retained cotton or gauze surgical sponge inadvertently left in the body during an operation is known as a gossypiboma. This dreadful oversight is a marked complication that can cause serious postoperative complications, a severe economic burden on the healthcare system, and many medicolegal implications. We report the case of a 30-year-old male, who suffered a spinal fracture which was repaired through an anterior fixation approach 12 years ago in a local state hospital without complications. Suddenly, he presented with chest pain and cough, and sought medical attention. An 8 × 5 × 8 cm low-density heterogeneous mass was discovered on his chest; after successful surgery, a gossypiboma formed by several gauzes without radiopaque markers was discovered.

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confidence: 99%