Intrapericardial gossypiboma found 14 years after coronary artery bypass grafting

Intrapericardial gossypiboma found 14 years after coronary artery bypass grafting

Abstract Background Foreign body left after surgery surrounded by a foreign body reaction otherwise known as gossypiboma, have been first described in 1884. Although it occurs rarely, it can lead to various complications which include adhesions, abscess formation and related complications. Intrathor...

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Main Authors: Fatmir Caushi, Lindita Çoku, Ilir Skenduli, Daniela Xhemalaj, Arian Mezini, Emira Hysa, Francesco Rulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Gossypiboma
Intrapericardial
Surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0889-8

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