Case Report
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).