Gossypiboma—Retained Surgical Sponge

Abstract

Intra-abdominal retained surgical sponge is an uncommon surgical error. Herein, we report a 92-year-old woman who was brought to the emergency room for acute urinary retention. She had a history of vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapse 18 years previously, performed at our hospital. Retained surgical sponge in the pelvic cavity was suspected by abdominal computed tomography. The surgical gauze was removed by laparotomy excision and the final diagnosis was gossypiboma.

Retained Textile Foreign Bodies: Experience of 27 Years

“…Arikan S, et al A gossypiboma-textiloma study, Acta Med Port 2015 Jul-Aug;28 (4): [494][495][496][497][498][499][500] These foreign bodies are named as gossypiboma, textiloma, gauzoma or cottonoid inspired by gossypium which is the Latin synonym for cotton used in their production. 3,4 This nomenclature could also have been derived to minimize the unsympathetic effect of calling them as retained intracorporeal foreign bodies.…”

“…3,4 This nomenclature could also have been derived to minimize the unsympathetic effect of calling them as retained intracorporeal foreign bodies. Such foreign bodies can be encountered in all areas of the body where surgical intervention had been previously carried out.…”

Gossypiboma: After 13 Years of a Gynecologic Procedure-Masquerading as an Ovarian Tumor

“…Pathologically, a retained gauze may lead to an exudative reaction leading to abscess formation or chronic internal or external fistula formation, and an aseptic fibrinous reaction resulting in adhesion and granuloma formation. They usually remain asymptomatic or present with pseudotumor syndrome, as in our case [1].…”

“…Gossypiboma most commonly occurs in upper abdominal surgery and gynecology procedures [1]. Swabs, packs, towels, or instruments may be left in the body cavities after the surgeries [4].…”

“…Gossypiboma, also known as textiloma or cottonoid, is a term used to describe a mass in the body, which comprises retained surgical sponge and reactive tissue [1]. In the literature, there are some cases reporting gossypiboma mimicking gastrointestinal stromal tumors or thoracic masses, but it is rare in gynecologic tumors [2].…”