title: Gossypiboma simulating huge ovarian mass: a case report.
abstract: A case of 36 year old Po+1 with retained abdominal gauze pack following myomectomy necessitating, exploratory laparatomy is presented. The need to pay attention to counting of instruments and gauze packs before closing the abdomen coupled with use of gauze impregnated with radio-detectable material is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Teaching Hospital, Oshogbo.
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Fadiora
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Komolafe
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Ogunniyi
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015503:Surgical Sponges / Q000009:adverse effects