A rare sequel of gossypiboma

Surgical materials (gauze) are sometimes inadvertently left within the body after surgical operations. Cotton most commonly forgotten. The implications for patient as well doctors grave. This presentation aims to rekindle awareness of phenomenon gossypiboma and highlight stress prevention. case highlights necessity considering in patients presenting with abdominal symptoms recent surgery. Herein we tend report a 60-year-old man C/O pain not tolerating feeds. Past history open cholecystectomy 2 years back. CECT Abdomen pelvis -inconclusive. However, diagnostic upper endoscopy unconcealed 10×10 cm retained gauze pylorus multiple attempts remove endoscopically failed. underwent emergency exploratory-laparotomy same. 30×30cm pad dissected out stomach. Though rare, foreign ought be thought about differential diagnosis post-operative cases. condition carries harm potential medico-legal litigations.