[Intrathoracic gossypiboma].

PubMed 2026

Authors: Pablo Furcinitto, Silvia Bensignor, Cindy Tatiana Vallejo, Marcela Wegscheider, Nicolás Casco, Emiliano Bastidas, Javier Ignacio Melamud, Laura Rey, Julieta Garay, Xavier Aragone, Domingo Palmero
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Abstract

Gossypiboma is a rare surgical complication. It has an estimated incidence of 1/1000 to 1/10 000 surgeries. Although most cases occur in abdominal surgeries, they can also be found at the thoracic level. Diagnosis is difficult due to the insidious course of symptoms, and is based on high suspicion, chest images, and a history of previous surgery. Treatment is based on surgical removal of the retained material. We describe a patient with an intrathoracic gossypiboma secondary to performing decortication by open thoracotomy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hemostasis and retained surgical items Foreign Body Medical Cases Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Volume
86
Issue
1
Pages
256–259
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
ES