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Enema of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis
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A Syrian man with abdominal pain.
Mary Chughtai1, Rigo Hoencamp1,2,3, Maarten Bronkhorst4
1Surgery, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 25, 2017
Summary
A refugee swallowed money, leading to a stomach foreign body requiring surgery. This highlights the extreme challenges faced by individuals in war-torn regions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Surgery
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Refugee crises present complex health challenges.
- Economic hardship can lead to desperate measures.
- Middle Eastern conflicts create widespread displacement and trauma.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old male refugee presented with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- Imaging revealed a foreign body, identified as a packet of currency, within the stomach.
- The patient had ingested his savings during his journey due to dire circumstances.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention was necessary for the removal of the gastric foreign body.
- The case underscores the severe physical and psychological toll of displacement.
- Ingestion of foreign objects can be a manifestation of extreme distress.
Implications:
- Healthcare providers must consider socioeconomic factors in refugee health assessments.
- Further research is needed on the long-term health consequences for refugees.
- This case emphasizes the need for humanitarian aid and mental health support for displaced populations.
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