Gossypiboma. Issue 8 (5th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: De, Utpal; Dutta, Manas; Chattopadhyay, Prasenjit
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 4:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 838
• Page End: 839
• Publication Date: 2016-07-05
• Subjects: Foreign body -- gossypiboma; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.615
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Gossypiboma is a dreadful complication and nightmare for a surgeon. It might cost the patient his life and the surgeon his reputation. It is a preventable condition and additional safeguard measures should be sought and implemented to prevent against human error. Abstract : Gossypiboma is a dreadful complication and nightmare for a surgeon. It might cost the patient his life and the surgeon his reputation. It is a preventable condition and additional safeguard measures should be sought and implemented to prevent against human error.