Extraction of Gossypiboma through Laparoscopy: A Case Report and Review of Literature

VegaPérez Alfredo Jes&u

Abstract

Textiloma can be defined as anymaterial used during surgery that is forgotten in the body. This has been reported in 1 in 1,500 to 3,000 abdominal surgeries performed, with an average age of 20-50 years, highly related to surgeries that involve abdominal and thoracic cavity. The diagnosis is based on clinical examination, physical examination and medical imaging, mainly X-ray and computerized tomography (CT).

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