Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

[Rectal foreign body. Diagnostic and therapeutic aspects].

W Fabian1

  • 1Chirurgische Klinik des St. Katharinen-Krankenhauses, Frankfurt am Main, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Foreign bodies in the rectum are rare, often self-inserted for sexual reasons. Treatment involves transanal extraction after muscle relaxation.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pharmacotherapy of neurally mediated syncope.

Circulation·1999
Same author

Review article: heart rate and blood pressure control in vasovagal syncope.

Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing·1998
Same author

[Chilaiditi syndrome--general indications for surgical therapy?].

Leber, Magen, Darm·1992
Same author

Pharmacokinetics of temafloxacin in patients with liver impairment.

Clinical pharmacokinetics·1992
Same author

Hepatobiliary elimination of temafloxacin.

Clinical pharmacokinetics·1992
Same author

[Ipsilateral femoral fractures following artificial hip joint replacement. An unavoidable complication].

Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie·1992
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Rectal foreign bodies are uncommon medical occurrences.
  • Their insertion is frequently associated with sexual practices, predominantly in males.

Observation:

  • Diagnosis of rectal foreign bodies is typically straightforward.
  • Clinical presentation often involves a history of insertion, sometimes related to sexual activity.

Findings:

  • Successful transanal extraction is the primary therapeutic approach.
  • Optimal muscular relaxation is crucial for facilitating non-surgical removal.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering sexual intent in cases of rectal foreign bodies.
  • Emphasizes the efficacy of conservative, transanal extraction methods.
  • Suggests a need for patient counseling regarding safe sexual practices.

Related Experiment Videos