Muhammad Salman, Naveed Ahmed, Muhammad Ayub Mansoor.
Gossypiboma in the early postoperative period Computed Tomography appearance
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jul 2005;15(7):435-6.
Department of Radiology and Imaging, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi
Recognition of postoperatively retained foreign body, referred euphemistically as gossypiboma, is essential but is very often considerably delayed. Legal implications as well as confusing configuration patterns cause considerable dilemma in the accurate diagnosis. A good understanding of the radiological appearances of this foreign body helps in appropriate early management of such patients. We present computed tomographic features of gossypiboma in patient who presented with symptoms of fever and pain in the immediate postoperative period.
Category: Case Reports
Keywords: Gossypiboma. CT Scan.
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