[Intrathoracic textiloma caused by transdiaphragmatic migration after biliary surgery. Report of a case].

Abstract

Intrathoracic textiloma is very rare and the transdiaphragmatic migration after abdominal surgery is exceptional. The diagnosis was suspected by history of surgery and radiology (CT), the treatment is only surgical. We report a case of intrathoracic textiloma after biliary surgery 30 years before and we describe the clinical, radiological features and treatment of this severe complication including clinical and medico-legal consequences.