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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2017-01-01
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| Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/gossypiboma-of-the-abdomen-and-pelv |