A Cotton Rope in the Colon: A Rare Cause of Chronic Abdominal Pain.
ACG Case Rep J
; 11(1): e01251, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Retained surgical sponge is a relatively rare medical condition with potential serious medicolegal implications. The term "gossypiboma" is frequently used to describe this condition. We present a case of a 40-cm-long retained surgical sponge in a 43-year-old woman who presented with unexplained chronic abdominal pain for several years. She had a history of open cholecystectomy, hepaticojejunostomy, and enteroenterostomy. Computed tomography scan revealed a large cotton sponge anchored within the large bowel. Surgical exploration is usually required for the retrieval of gossypiboma. However, it was successfully removed endoscopically using a diathermic needle knife with no immediate complications. The patient was discharged after 48 hours with marked improvement in her abdominal pain. This case emphasizes the emerging role of novel endoscopic interventions, resulting in excellent clinical outcomes, avoiding major surgical interventions, and providing cost-effective benefits.
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ACG Case Rep J
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2024
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Pakistán
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Estados Unidos