Magnetic resonance imaging of retained surgical sponges case report

Sugimura, Hiroshi; Tamura, Shozo; Kakitsubata, Y; Kakitsubata, Sachiko; Uwada, O; Kihara, Yasushi; Nagatomo, Masanao; Watanabe, Kentaro

doi:10.1016/0899-7071(92)90009-x

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“…Magnetic resonance imaging usually shows a welldefined mass with a fibrous capsule that exhibits low signal intensity on T1-weighted images and high signal intensity on T2-weighted images [17]. Of our 14 total cases, five were diagnosed as RSS preoperatively based on abdominal x-ray, US, and CT findings.…”

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Retained surgical sponge (gossypiboma) after intraabdominal or retroperitoneal surgery: 14 cases treated at a single center

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Nursal

et al. 2005

Langenbecks Arch Surg

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Retained surgical sponge (gossypiboma) after intraabdominal or retroperitoneal surgery: 14 cases treated at a single center

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“…Magnetic resonance imaging Magnetic resonance imaging usually shows a well-defined mass with a fibrous capsule that exhibits a low signal intensity (hypo-intense lesion) on T1-weighted image sequences and high signal intensity (hyper-intense lesion) on T2-weighted images [51,52]. A wavy, striped, or spotted appearance may also be seen.…”

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Retained surgical sponges: what the practicing clinician should know

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et al. 2010

Langenbecks Arch Surg

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Retained surgical sponges (RSS) are an avoidable complication following surgical operations. RSS can elicit either an early exudative-type reaction or a late aseptic fibrous tissue reaction. They may remain asymptomatic for long time; when present, symptomatology varies substantially and includes septic complications (abscess formation, peritonitis) or fibrous reaction resulting in adhesion formation or fistulation into adjacent hollow organs or externally. Plain radiograph may be useful for the diagnosis; however, computed tomography is the method of choice to establish correct diagnosis preoperatively. Removal of RSS is always indicated to prevent further complications. This is usually accomplished by open surgery; rarely, endoscopic or laparoscopic removal may be successful. Prevention is of key importance to avoid not only morbidity and even mortality but also medicolegal consequences. Preventive measures include careful counting, use of sponges marked with a radiopaque marker, avoidance of use of small sponges during abdominal procedures, careful examination of the abdomen by the operating surgeon before closure, radiograph in the operating theater (either routinely or selectively), and recently, usage of barcode and radiofrequency identification technology.

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“…In the light of clinical findings, USG and MG are sufficient in the diagnosis of lesions in the breast. However, there are also cases in literature where diagnosis has been made from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT [7,8].…”

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Gossipyboma in the Breast: A Rare Case Report

Yeniceri¹

2014

J Med Cases

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The term "gossipyboma" is used to define surgical sponges left in the body after an operation. As the area where the procedure is made is small and the surgeon is generally in control of the surgical area, this is a rare occurrence in the breast. Although there may be imaging findings which have been generated due to reactions, there are very few diagnostic findings for gossipyboma and some cases can be confusing. The case is presented here of gossipyboma found in the breast of a 65-year-old patient.

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Magnetic resonance imaging of retained surgical sponges case report

Cited by 37 publications

References 8 publications

Retained surgical sponge (gossypiboma) after intraabdominal or retroperitoneal surgery: 14 cases treated at a single center

Retained surgical sponge (gossypiboma) after intraabdominal or retroperitoneal surgery: 14 cases treated at a single center

Retained surgical sponges: what the practicing clinician should know

Gossipyboma in the Breast: A Rare Case Report

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