Table 2 Indications of the initial operations of patients with gossypiboma
Indications (n) | |
|---|---|
Hysterectomy (5) | Uterine myomas (3), uterine perforation (2) |
Myomectomy (4) | Primary infertility (3) |
Caesarean section (2) | Foetal distress (2) |
Intestinal resection (1) | Acute intestinal obstruction |
Left colectomy (1) | Cancerous colic obstruction (1) |
Mac Vay repair (1) | Femoral hernia (1) |
Splenectomy (1) | Blunt abdominal trauma (1) |