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) |