Transmural Migration of a Retained Sponge Through Bowel Wall Causing Intestinal Obstruction

Abstract

Gossypiboma (GP) or retained surgical sponge is one of the rare surgical complications that can happen despite precautions. It is an avoidable surgical complication that can lead to increased patient Morbidity and profound Medicolegal implications. Abdominal textiloma may be asymptomatic or present serious gastrointestinal complications such as bowel obstruction, perforation or fistula formation because of misdiagnosis, it may mimic abscess formation in early stage or soft tissue masses in the chronic phase.