A Case of Recurrent Abdominal Pain Due to a Gossypiboma With Spontaneous Resolution
published online 07 September 2009.
Although gossypiboma is an old term, many physicians are not familiar with it. Retained surgical sponge has been referred to as a gossypiboma, which is derived from gossypium (Latin, cotton) and boma (Swahili, place of concealment).
Division of Gastroenterology, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
Conflicts of interest The authors disclose no conflicts.
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