Postoperative Surgicel Mimicking Pelvic Abscess Causing Mechanical Bowel Obstruction following Abdominal Hysterectomy

Oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicel), a sterile knitted fabric that causes thrombus formation due to its physical properties, is frequently used for intraoperative hemostasis. Surgicel is bio absorbable and can be left in the surgical bed. On postoperative CT scans, the appearance of the retained oxidized cellulose can often mimic an abscess leading to dilemma in management.