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Management of rectal foreign body: a rare complication with colonic intussusception.

Authors :
Pinto, Mihindukulasuriya Y. P.
Wee, Cecilia
Jarmin, Martin
Source :
ANZ Journal of Surgery. Mar2023, Vol. 93 Issue 3, p766-767. 2p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Bedside retrieval was attempted, but abandoned as the FB was immobile and the patient was very uncomfortable. Computed tomography abdomen showed an intussusception of the sigmoid colon into the proximal end of the FB (Fig. A 59-year-old patient presented to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain, 2 h after insertion of a syringe-type foreign body (FB) per rectum (PR) that can create a vacuum effect. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14451433
Volume :
93
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ANZ Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162569770
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.18008