Gauzoma: A very rare cause of post-thyroidectomy surgical site infection

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  • Dajiram Govinda Mote Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Sangli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v5i10.756

Abstract

Foreign bodies retained at the operative sites especially in the body cavities are reported from the developed as well as developing countries. It is preventable iatrogenic complication due to negligence on the part of operating team. The mass formed is called as a Gossypiboma or Gauzoma or textiloma. It may remain asymptomatic for months to years or can lead to acute abdomen. It leads to morbidity and possible mortality. In the suspected cases ultrasound or computerized tomography scan should be ordered immediately to avoid undue delay in the management. We report a case of retained surgical gauze after thyroid surgery which presented with hoarseness of voice and surgical site infection. The operative site was explored immediately to retrieve the foreign body .

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Author Biography

  • Dajiram Govinda Mote, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Sangli
    Department of SurgeryProfessor and Head of Department

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Published

2014-10-30

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Vol. 5 No. 10 (2014): Oct

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Case Report

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Gauzoma: A very rare cause of post-thyroidectomy surgical site infection. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2014 Oct. 30 [cited 2024 Oct. 18];5(10):657-8. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/1099