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Ingestion of several rubber gloves: A case report on Pica syndrome.

Authors :
Winterland, Sarah
Schmidt, Jeremy
Nordhoff, Dennis
Barthlen, Winfried
Hamelmann, Eckard
Gaus, Sebastian
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. Aug2024, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: After ingestion rubber gloves harden and can produce dangerous complications. Therefore the choice of treatment is of utmost importance. Aside from a surgical approach, endoscopy should also be considered as a treatment option on a case‐to‐case basis or if not applicable as a useful diagnostic tool. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
12
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179237400
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9324