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Sewing needle appendicitis in a child.

D D Sinha1, Chetan Sharma, Vipul Gupta

  • 1Department of Neonatal and Pediatric Surgery, S M S Medical College, S P Mother and Child Health Institute, Jaipur, India. sinha_dd@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
|January 4, 2005
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A child swallowed a sewing needle, leading to appendicitis. Surgical removal of the needle and appendix (appendectomy) resulted in a full recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Health
  • Foreign Body Ingestion

Background:

  • Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is a common pediatric emergency.
  • Sewing needles pose a unique risk due to their sharp, slender nature.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A six-year-old boy presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting.
  • Radiographic imaging revealed a sewing needle in the right iliac fossa.
  • Clinical and laboratory findings suggested appendiceal inflammation.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration confirmed an inflamed appendix with the ingested needle lodged within its lumen.
  • An appendectomy was performed to remove the affected appendix and the foreign body.

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  • Histopathological examination confirmed needle-induced appendicitis.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering foreign body ingestion in pediatric abdominal emergencies.
    • Early diagnosis via imaging and prompt surgical management are key to preventing complications.
    • Appendectomy is an effective treatment for needle-induced appendicitis, ensuring complete recovery.