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Henry Moyle, MD, PhD; Oscar J. Hines, MD; David W. McFadden, MD

Arch Surg. 1996;131(5):566-568.

Abstract
Intra-abdominal cysts may arise from a variety of organs. However, foreign-body reaction and cyst formation should be considered in the differential diagnosis. In this report, we descibe the finding of a preoperatively undetected gossypiboma. A gossypiboma is a mass within the body that is composed of a cotton matrix; in this case, an unmarked laparotomy sponge. The evaluation, findings, and prevention of gossypiboma are discussed.

(Arch Surg. 1996;131:566-568)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, Calif.

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