Incidental Gossypiboma: A Rare Case of Postoperative Unintended Retention of Surgical Sponge

Dr Rohini Mule, Dr Shweta Khade, Dr Arun Nayak

Abstract: Aim: The is the interesting case report of post - operative complications in surgery, which are avoidable. However, some complication results from human error, either in intra - operative and post - operative period. One such infrequent complication is gossypiboma. Clinical Significance: Retained surgical sponge can have a deleterious effect. It may present at any time, from immediate postoperatively to decades after initial surgery, like in our case. The medicolegal ramifications of retained surgical foreign body foe the surgeon can be significant.

Keywords: Gossipiboma, surgical retained sponge, postoperative complication, medicolegal implication

How to Cite?: Dr Rohini Mule, Dr Shweta Khade, Dr Arun Nayak, "Incidental Gossypiboma: A Rare Case of Postoperative Unintended Retention of Surgical Sponge", Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 207-209, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24531103019, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24531103019