2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0100-69912007000200008
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Gossipiboma intra-abdominal: análise de 15 casos

Abstract: Iglesias, TCBC-RJ¹; Renato Manganelli Salomão, TCBC-RJ² RESUMO: Objetivo: O objetivo do presente trabalho é avaliar retrospectivamente as características e o resultado do tratamento de 15 casos de corpo estranho de natureza têxtil retido na cavidade abdominal após diferentes tipos de operações. Método: Analisamos retrospectivamente os dados demográficos de 15 pacientes com diagnóstico de gossipiboma tratados no Hospital Universitário Gaffrée-Guinle no período de janeiro de 1987 a janeiro de 2007. Resultados: O… Show more

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“…Its elimination mainly occurs through the abdominal wall or the digestive tract. 5,6 Clinical findings include: surgical scars; a history of prolonged post-operative course, especially the presence of fever and prolonged adynamic ileus; palpable mass with or without peritoneal reaction; episodes of intestinal semi-occlusion; and spontaneous abdominal abscesses and fistulae. 6 Contrast enhanced computed tomography represents the main diagnostic tool.…”
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“…Its elimination mainly occurs through the abdominal wall or the digestive tract. 5,6 Clinical findings include: surgical scars; a history of prolonged post-operative course, especially the presence of fever and prolonged adynamic ileus; palpable mass with or without peritoneal reaction; episodes of intestinal semi-occlusion; and spontaneous abdominal abscesses and fistulae. 6 Contrast enhanced computed tomography represents the main diagnostic tool.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, the disease can manifest as abdominal tumors isolated by a fibrous capsule or by early complications such as intestinal obstruction, multiple intestinal fistulae, malabsorption syndrome, or diffuse peritonitis. 4,5 The purpose of this case report is to alert surgeons about the severity of gossypibomas, review its pathophysiological and diagnostic aspects and indicate preventive measures. In addition, to highlight the possibility of fungal infection (Candida spp.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The differential diagnosis with others intra-abdominal tumors is crucial to enable proper treatment. However, textile material is microscopically observed and surrounded by granulomatous and fibrotic tissue with dense lymphocytic infiltration and presence of giant cells [5,8,9] (Figures 1, 2 and 3). …”
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“…The incidence of gossypibomas (0.1%/laparotomy) may be underestimated due to neglect of notification in surgery reports, considering the possibility of legal implications under the current judicialization of Medicine [4,5]. In the U.S.A, 1.500 new cases are estimated to occur per year (1 event/300 or 1,500 operations) [4,5]. Gynecological and digestive tract interventions are the main surgeries connected to gossypibomas [6].…”
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