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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
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Published on: September 11, 2018

Rectal foreign bodies.

Joel E Goldberg1, Scott R Steele

  • 1Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. kelli.bullarddunn@roswellpark.org

The Surgical Clinics of North America
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Managing rectal foreign bodies requires a systematic approach due to varied presentations and potential injuries. This guide details diagnostic, management, and evaluation steps for successful patient outcomes.

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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children

Published on: September 11, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Rectal foreign bodies pose diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Delayed presentation and diverse objects complicate treatment.
  • A spectrum of injuries can result from rectal foreign bodies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a stepwise approach for diagnosing rectal foreign bodies.
  • To describe management strategies for patients with rectal foreign bodies.
  • To detail various techniques for foreign body extraction.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of diagnostic and management protocols.
  • Description of patient evaluation and post-extraction assessment.
  • Illustrations of diverse extraction techniques.

Main Results:

  • An orderly approach is essential for effective diagnosis and management.
  • Varied techniques are required for successful removal of different foreign bodies.
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation ensures optimal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A structured protocol improves the management of rectal foreign bodies.
  • Knowledge of diverse extraction techniques is crucial for clinicians.
  • Effective management minimizes patient morbidity.