Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
Published on: October 29, 2014
Acute Bowel Obstruction Due to Transmural Migration of Gossypiboma: A Case Report
Ghulam Yahia Baset1, Farukh Seyar2, Zaker Hussain Hussain Pour3
1Faculty member, Department of Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Kabul University of Medical Science, Ali Abad Teaching Hospital, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Abstract:
gossypiboma is used to describe a retained surgical swab in the body after an operation. It remains an unwanted complication of surgical practice that increase morbidity and mortality of the patient and profound medico legal problems. Intra-abdominal gossypiboma can migrate in to the ileum, stomach, colon or bladder without any apparent opening in the wall of these luminal organs. Vigilant sponge counting during procedures and thorough exploration prior to closure of the abdomen, are essential practices to avoid such occurrences. Herein we present a case of gossypiboma in a 26-year old woman that was in the lumen of small bowel and caused acute intestinal obstruction.
Related Concept Videos
Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
Diagnosing Appendicitis
It requires a multifaceted approach, starting with a detailed physical examination to pinpoint the location and nature of the pain and identify any associated symptoms. Laboratory tests play a crucial role. A complete Blood Count (CBC) typically reveals leukocytosis (an increased number of...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
Pyloric Obstruction
Intestinal Obstruction I: Introduction
Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology
Appendicitis

