Case Report: Laparoscopy-assisted resection for intra-abdominal gossypiboma masquerading as a jejunal tumor (with video).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intra-abdominal gossypiboma, a cotton-based retained foreign body after an abdominal surgery, is associated with various clinical manifestations and complications. Its infrequent occurrence and unpredictability make its early diagnosis particularly challenging. We herein present an atypical case of intra-abdominal gossypiboma mistaken for a jejunal tumor.

Case presentation

A 33-year-old female presented to the emergency room with an acute episode of progressive abdominal pain and distention, nausea, and vomiting for 20 hours. She had undergone an urgent cesarean section due to fetal tachycardia seven years prior. The initial diagnosis of small bowel obstruction (SBO) due to a jejunal tumor was established by computed tomography. Subsequent to successful medical

SUBMITTER: Han Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10715586 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature