Gossypiboma of the Abdomen and Pelvis; A Recurring Error

Introduction: Gossypiboma is a retained surgical sponge commonly in the abdomen and pelvis. Risk factors include emergency and prolonged surgery. Attendant complications are visceral obstruction, perforation, sepsis, fistulae, and diagnostic dilemmas. The objective of this write up is to report the...

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Main Authors: Gilbert Maranya, Heltam Maganga, Bernard Mwero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2017-01-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/gossypiboma-of-the-abdomen-and-pelv