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Don't forget your toothbrush!

M Kumar1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Colchester General Hospital, Essex. deepimahesh@hotmail.com

British Dental Journal
|August 9, 2001
PubMed
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A toothbrush was rectally inserted to relieve anal itching, leading to an unusual case of foreign body retention. This highlights a novel cause for rectal foreign bodies, distinct from typical accidental or intentional insertions.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Rectal foreign bodies are uncommon presentations in emergency departments.
  • Common etiologies include accidental insertion, sexual practices, and assault.
  • Dentally related objects are rarely reported as rectal foreign bodies.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a toothbrush lodged in the rectum.
  • The patient reported using the toothbrush for pruritus ani (anal itching).
  • This represents a unique instance of self-treatment leading to foreign body impaction.

Findings:

  • The case details the first reported incident of a toothbrush being used to relieve pruritus ani.
  • The object was subsequently lost within the rectum, necessitating medical intervention.

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  • This expands the differential diagnosis for rectal foreign bodies.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider unusual self-treatment methods when evaluating rectal foreign bodies.
    • Pruritus ani management strategies may need broader consideration.
    • This case underscores the importance of thorough patient history in diagnosing foreign body ingestions and insertions.