Gossypiboma - "A surgeon's legacy" - Report of a case and review of the literature
Gossypiboma - "A surgeon's legacy" - Report of a case and review of the literature
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DOI:
10.1007/s10350-004-6124-1
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发表时间:
2002-01-01
影响因子:
3.9
通讯作者:
Martin, J
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作者:
Rajagopal, A;Martin, J
Gossypiboma (from Latin gossipium cotton and Kiswahili boma place of concealment) or retained surgical sponge is a ubiquitous medical error that is avoidable. It can cause serious morbidity and possibly even mortality. Because it is not anticipated, it is frequently misdiagnosed, and often unnecessary radical surgical procedures are performed. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any postoperative case with unresolved or unusual problems.