Publication: Intrathoracic gossypiboma: Radiographic and CT findings
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2005-09-01
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00071285
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Mahidol University
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British Journal of Radiology. Vol.78, No.933 (2005), 851-853
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Thitiporn Suwatanapongched, S. Boonkasem, E. Sathianpitayakul, P. Leelachaikul Intrathoracic gossypiboma: Radiographic and CT findings. British Journal of Radiology. Vol.78, No.933 (2005), 851-853. doi:10.1259/bjr/61657645 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/16823
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Intrathoracic gossypiboma: Radiographic and CT findings
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Abstract
Intrathoracic gossypiboma, a retained surgical sponge in the thoracic cavity, is a rare but serious consequence following surgery. Because of its rare occurrence and non-specific clinical and radiographic presentations, the diagnosis is often missed. Herein we report a patient presenting with a chronic recurrent cough due to a retained surgical sponge in the pleural cavity. The patient has been misdiagnosed with bronchiectasis for 22 years. The characteristic spongiform appearance on CT and a history of previous thoracic surgery led to the diagnosis of a gossypiboma that was confirmed at surgery. © 2005 The British Institute of Radiology.