title: An intra-abdominal gossypiboma.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Surgery, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Korle-Bu, Accra, Ghana.
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authors: Dakubo
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authors: J
authors: Clegg-Lamptey
authors: Wm
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authors: Hodasi
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authors: Obaka
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authors: Toboh
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authors: Asempa