Open AccessA 34‐year‐old asymptomatic gossypiboma: A fortuitous diagnosis revealed by appendicular peritonitis: A case report
Author(s) -
Debaibi Mehdi,
Sghair Asma,
Gabsi Sofien,
Nejib Fatma,
Sridi Azza,
Chouchen Adnen
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5444
Subject(s) - gossypiboma , medicine , asymptomatic , laparotomy , radiological weapon , peritonitis , surgery , foreign body , general surgery
Gossypiboma is a retained surgical sponge. Patients are usually symptomatic leading to early removal of this entity. We are reporting a 33‐year‐old asymptomatic gossypiboma discovered by appendicular peritonitis on the radiological images. The 64‐year‐old patient underwent a laparotomy with excision of the gossypiboma. The postoperative period was uneventful.