Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Female dog with painful swollen belly from retained surgical cotton
By R. Oliveira et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Clinical and pathological aspects of gossypiboma in a dog: case report
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Plain-English summary
A female dog was brought to the emergency vet with a swollen belly, pain, and significant weight loss. An ultrasound revealed a mass inside her abdomen that couldn’t be clearly identified. The vet performed surgery to explore the area, but unfortunately, the dog passed away after the operation. The cause was found to be a gossypiboma, which is a serious condition caused by leftover cotton material from a surgical procedure. This case highlights the importance of careful surgical practices to prevent such tragic outcomes.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT A female dog was treated at the Veterinary Hospital Governador Laudo Natel for symptomscaused by an intra-abdominal gossypiboma (gossypium: cotton; boma: place of hiding). Showing high morbidity and mortality, the gossypiboma is a granulomatous reaction that is formed in response to exposure to a textile matrix. The objective of this report is to describe the clinical and pathological findings of an intra-abdominal gossypiboma in a female dog. This patient arrived at urgent care showing increased abdominal volume, pain, and cachexia. Ultrasonography showed a regular contour formation that could not be completely delimited. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and died in the postoperative period. The gossypiboma had a smooth, firm, and purple-gray exterior surface. Microscopy revealed a severe reaction of desmoplasia around the necrotic region, residual textile material, and adipose tissue. Negligence by veterinarians leading to this condition can result in patients’ death as well as causing psychological damage to owners.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-10320