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ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2024

Hysteroscopic Removal of an Unwanted Remainder in the Uterus after Two Years of Caesarean Section: A Case Report of Gossypiboma.

Faiza Ejaz, Zahid Hyder Wadani, Farheen Yousuf

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Article in Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Faiza EjazDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, PO Box 3500, Karachi, Pakistan.
Zahid Hyder WadaniDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, PO Box 3500, Karachi, Pakistan.
Farheen YousufDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, PO Box 3500, Karachi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Retained surgical items (RSIs) constitute a rare complication arising after surgical procedures. Their occurrence may be averted through diligent precautionary measures. Perioperative counting of equipment and materials is the most common method of screening for RSIs. Subsequent confirmation of the diagnosis can be achieved through clinical examination and imaging studies. Case: We report a case of successful hysteroscopic identification and retrieval of gauze inadvertently left within the uterine cavity, after a cesarean section two years back. The patient was later diagnosed with RSIs during routine evaluation for secondary subfertility and vaginal discharge. Conclusions: Despite the relatively low incidence of RSIs, they represent a significant and preventable source of patient harm, carrying the potential for fatal outcomes and resulting in substantial medical and legal expenditures.

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Cesarean SectionForeign BodiesHysteroscopyPostoperative ComplicationsSurgical SpongesUterusAdultFemaleHumansPregnancyGossypibomaRetained Surgical ItemsUterus

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PMID39980733
PMCPMC11837780

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