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Colorectal foreign body--a case report

K Siddharth Karanth1, Dipesh Duttaroy, Sashidar V Yeluri

  • 1Department of General Surgery, SSG Hospital and Medical College, Baroda.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|March 29, 2007
PubMed

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A rare case of a rectal foreign body, a dried fruit, was successfully removed transanally. This presentation highlights unusual causes of rectal foreign bodies, emphasizing the need for prompt intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Colorectal foreign bodies are increasingly reported, often associated with sexual practices like homosexuality and anal autoerotism.
  • Rectal foreign bodies can lead to significant complications if not managed promptly.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old unmarried male presented with an incarcerated rectal foreign body.
  • The foreign body was identified as a phallus-shaped dried fruit of Cassia fistula.

Findings:

  • The incarcerated rectal foreign body was successfully removed via transanal extraction after manipulation during laparotomy.
  • The object's unusual nature and presentation made this a rare clinical scenario.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diversity of objects that can become rectal foreign bodies.
  • It highlights the importance of considering rare etiologies in the differential diagnosis of rectal foreign body impaction.
  • Prompt and appropriate management is crucial for favorable outcomes in such cases.

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