An intra-abdominal gossypiboma.
Inadvertent retention of a foreign body in the abdomen often require another surgery to recover the material. This increases morbidity and mortality. Risk factor that could predispose to a gossypiboma occurring have been reported. A 44-year old female in whom an abdominal sponge was left in the pelvis after a total abdominal hysterectomy is reported. Surgeons must be aware of the risk factors that lead to a gossypiboma and take measures to prevent it.
Dakubo
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Department of Surgery, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Korle-Bu, Accra, Ghana.
Clegg-Lamptey
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Hodasi
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Obaka
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Toboh
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Asempa
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