Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Surgical Sponges

Gauze material used to absorb body fluids during surgery. Referred to as GOSSYPIBOMA if accidentally retained in the body following surgery.

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Abstract

Gauze material used to absorb body fluids during surgery. Referred to as GOSSYPIBOMA if accidentally retained in the body following surgery.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Sponge, Surgical
  • Sponges, Surgical
  • Surgical Sponge

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

surgical sponge accidentally left in the surgical field: coordinate with GOSSYPIBOMA see FOREIGN BODIES

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History Note

90

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Previous Indexing

  • Foreign Bodies (1966-1989)
  • Surgical Equipment (1966-1989)
  • Surgical Instruments (1974-1989)

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  1. E07w.858.740

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Surgical Sponges. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015503. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015503
  2. Surgical Sponges. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56316809