Gossypiboma Causing Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report

Introduction. Gossypiboma (GP) is a term used to express the mass resulting from forgotten cotton sponge in operations. Rarely, a transmural migration may occur into the gastrointestinal lumen without creating any defect by GP. Laparotomy or endoscopic removal may be required, by the way it can be t...

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Main Authors: Akin Aydogan, Seckin Akkucuk, Ibrahim Yetim, Orhan Veli Ozkan, Murat Karcioglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/543203
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