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  • Title: Paracardiac gossypiboma (textiloma) in 2 patients.
    Author: Mavioglu L, Ertan C, Mungan U, Ozatik MA.
    Journal: Tex Heart Inst J; 2015 Jun; 42(3):259-61. PubMed ID: 26175643.
    Abstract:
    Gossypiboma, also called textiloma, results when a cotton matrix such as a gauze pad or surgical sponge is left in a body cavity after surgery. The diagnosis of gossypiboma can be challenging. In symptomatic patients, operative removal of the pad or sponge is recommended; however, the decision to operate might be less immediately clear in asymptomatic patients. We report the cases of 2 patients in whom we diagnosed paracardiac gossypiboma. In addition, we briefly review other cases and discuss the treatment of asymptomatic patients.
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