Asymptomatic retained gauge piece (gossypiboma) for 10 years after posterior spinal surgery - A case report

Authors

  • Sarkar S
  • Acharya A
  • Chahal RS
  • Ghosh J

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/ejms.v1i1.319

Keywords:

Gossypiboma, L5-S1, Prolapsed intervertebral disc

Abstract

A young old male presented with a 2 months history of recurrent disc prolapse 10 years after prior surgery. He was operated for L4-L5 disc prolapse 10 years ago. Fresh MRI showed prolapsed intervertebral disk (PIVD) at L5-S1 level with a spherical mass lesion of 2.5x2x2 cm with well defined margin in the left paraspinal area adjacent to L5 lamina. The patient had symptoms of L5-S1 PIVD but absolutely no local or systemic symptom for the mass. On exploration, a retained gauge piece was found in the left paraspinal area.

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Published

2016-08-12

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016): July – September

Section

Case Report

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How to Cite

S, S., A, A., RS, C., & J, G. (2016). Asymptomatic retained gauge piece (gossypiboma) for 10 years after posterior spinal surgery - A case report. Eastern Journal of Medical Sciences, 1(1), 37-39. https://doi.org/10.32677/ejms.v1i1.319