Retained surgical sponge is an uncommon complication after laminectomy. A 67-year-old
male presented with a discharging sinus in the cervical region following cervical
laminectomy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed bilateral symmetrical lesions
in the paraspinal area. Re-exploration revealed gauze pieces on either side under
the muscle. Persistent discharging wound after surgery should arouse the possibility
of a foreign body. Because of the rarity of bilateral lesions, the present case is
being reported.
Key-words:
Gossypiboma - laminectomy - magnetic resonance imaging - retained gauze
