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Retained foreign body in a 14-year-old boy
P Steenvoorde1, J P Rovers, R A E M Tollenaar
1Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leidon, The Netherlands.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|October 25, 2003
Summary
A 14-year-old boy presented with a soda can rectally inserted 48 hours prior. The foreign body was successfully removed surgically by reshaping the can, highlighting a rare pediatric rectal foreign body case.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Rectal foreign bodies in children are uncommon but can lead to significant complications.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old male presented with a deliberately inserted soda can in his rectum, retained for 48 hours.
- The foreign body, an empty soda can, was lodged within the rectal lumen.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention was required for the removal of the rectal foreign body.
- The soda can was successfully extracted by manipulating its shape from cylindrical to conical in the operating room.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering unusual foreign bodies in pediatric rectal presentations.
- Effective management strategies for complex rectal foreign bodies in children should be established.
- Further research into the incidence and management of pediatric rectal foreign bodies is warranted.