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Five years with a rectal foreign body: A case report.

Mücahit Ozbilgin1, Baha Arslan2, Mehmet Can Yakut3

  • 1Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, İzmir, Turkey.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|January 2, 2015
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A rare case of a 22-year-old male with a 5-year-old rectal foreign body (beverage bottle) required surgical removal. Prompt intervention is crucial to prevent severe complications like sepsis and fistula formation.

Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Rectal foreign bodies represent rare but serious colorectal emergencies.
  • Delayed management can lead to severe complications, including mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of a long-standing rectal foreign body.
  • To highlight the management and potential complications.

Main Methods:

  • A 22-year-old male presented with anal pain, discharge, and incontinence.
  • A 5-year-old rectal foreign body (beverage bottle) was identified.
  • Surgical removal via laparotomy under general anesthesia was performed.

Main Results:

  • The foreign body was successfully removed.
  • The patient received psychiatric treatment postoperatively.
Keywords:
5 yearsRectal foreign bodySexual abuse

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Conclusions:

  • Long-standing rectal foreign bodies pose significant risks, including abscess, fistula, sepsis, and osteomyelitis.
  • Surgical intervention, while necessary, carries risks of increased morbidity and mortality due to potential injury to surrounding structures.
  • Multidisciplinary care including surgical, legal, and psychiatric support is essential.