Transvisceral migration of gossypiboma presenting as gastric outlet obstruction managed endoscopically

Authors

  • Raju Ranjan Department of Surgery, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana
  • Nityasha N. Department of Surgery, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana
  • Anubhav P. Department of Surgery, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana
  • Kuldeep Arya Department of Surgery, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana
  • Neha Mishra Department of Surgery, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20162770

Keywords:

Transvisceral migration, Gossypiboma, Gastric outlet obstruction

Abstract

A cotton matrix retained in a body cavity following surgical procedures is termed as gossypiboma or textilloma. It may have variable presentations such as abdominal mass, fistula, abscess or sometimes even with non-specific complaints. Transvisceral migration however is a rare event. We report a case of spontaneous transvisceral migration of gossypiboma following open cholecystectomy presenting with gastric outlet obstruction. A large sized sponge was found impacted in the pylorus on upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy. The sponge was retrieved endoscopically and the patient was relieved of his symptoms thereafter.

Author Biography

Raju Ranjan, Department of Surgery, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana

Raju Ranjan, Nityasha, Anubhav*, Kuldeep Arya, Neha Mishra

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Published

2016-12-09