A very rare cause of acute abdomen: Gossypiboma

A surgical sponge left in abdominal cavity followingcompletion of the operation (Gossypiboma) is a rare entity.They may not only cause aseptic reactions withoutsignificant symptom, but they may also lead to exudativereaction which is manifested in the early phase withnon-specific symptoms or they ma...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Fatih İnci, Fuat Özkan, Mehmet Okumuş, Ahmet Köylü, Mürvet Yüksel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dicle University Medical School 2012-09-01
Series:Dicle Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.diclemedj.org/upload/sayi/3/Dicle%20Med%20J-01142.pdf