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Intraoperative photo. Arrow highlights cystic mass in RLQ.
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This reveals a large, thick, cystic mass in the RLQ densely adherent to a segment of small bowel, cecum (including the appendix), right fallopian tube, right ovary, and the retroperitoneal wall (Figure 2).
Postoperative photo of intact gossypiboma specimen with attached right ovary and portion of small bowel.
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The mass is then dissected, revealing a laparotomy sponge encapsulated in the mass (Figures 3 and 4).
Postoperative photo of dissected gossypiboma specimen showing the retained laparotomy sponge from our patient's previous operation.
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The mass is then dissected, revealing a laparotomy sponge encapsulated in the mass (Figures 3 and 4).