CTICasesRetained surgical sponge (gossypiboma/textiloma)
Imaging findings
Intraoperative/postoperative chest radiograph shows a wavy, radio-opaque corrugated marker in the mediastinum/pleural space consistent with a retained surgical sponge (Raytec sponge).
Key takeaways
Retained foreign bodies after surgery (gossypibomas) have distinct radio-opaque markers that can mimic surgical wires or other devices. Immediate recognition on postoperative imaging allows for prompt retrieval before closure or development of infectious complications.
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