Intra-thoracic gossypiboma (textiloma) in a 6-year-old cocker spaniel

N Reed1, M Gosling1

  • 1Wear Referrals, The Veterinary Hospital, Stockton-on-Tees, Bradbury TS21 2ES, UK.

Summary

This study reports the first canine case of intra-thoracic gossypiboma, a retained surgical sponge. Diagnosis involved CT scans, surgery, and histopathology, highlighting rare occurrences in veterinary medicine.