Paracardiac gossypiboma (textiloma) in 2 patients

Gossypiboma, also called textiloma, results when a cotton matrix such as a gauze pad or surgical sponge is left in a body cavity after surgery. The diagnosis of gossypiboma can be challenging. In symptomatic patients, operative removal of the pad or sponge is recommended; however, the decision to op...

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Published in:Texas Heart Institute journal 2015-06, Vol.42 (3), p.259-261
Main Authors: Mavioglu, Levent, Ertan, Cagatay, Mungan, Ufuk, Ozatik, Mehmet Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Case Reports
Female
Foreign Bodies - diagnosis
Heart
Humans
Middle Aged
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Summary:Gossypiboma, also called textiloma, results when a cotton matrix such as a gauze pad or surgical sponge is left in a body cavity after surgery. The diagnosis of gossypiboma can be challenging. In symptomatic patients, operative removal of the pad or sponge is recommended; however, the decision to operate might be less immediately clear in asymptomatic patients. We report the cases of 2 patients in whom we diagnosed paracardiac gossypiboma. In addition, we briefly review other cases and discuss the treatment of asymptomatic patients.
ISSN:0730-2347
1526-6702
DOI:10.14503/THIJ-13-3767