title: Ureteroappendiceal fistula due to gossypiboma.
abstract: A case of gossypiboma (retained surgical sponge) is described which caused ureteroappendiceal fistula 4 years after an open right ureterolithotomy operation. The patient was treated by removal of the retained sponges, appendectomy and ureteral stent insertion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Yuregir, Adana, Turkey. yaycioglu@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ozgur
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Yaycioglu
authors.forename: Serife
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ulusan
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ezer
authors.forename: Sezgin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Guvel
mesh_terms: D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D053039:Ureterolithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*