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Approach to rectal foreign body: an unusual presentation.
Peeyush Kumar1, Samar Rehman1, Anil Kumar Singh Rana1
1Department of Surgery, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 28, 2018
Summary
Foreign bodies in the rectum, such as a hand shower, are a surgical emergency. Successful extraction and uneventful recovery highlight the need for careful management of these unusual rectal foreign body cases.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Emergencies
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Foreign bodies in the rectum are a frequent global surgical emergency.
- Causes include accidental insertion or autoerotic practices.
- A diverse range of objects have been documented in medical literature.
Observation:
- A case report details a 26-year-old male with accidental rectal insertion of a hand shower.
- The patient presented with no active bleeding or peritonism.
- Successful surgical extraction was performed under general anesthesia.
Findings:
- The extraction procedure was uneventful.
- The patient was discharged after 48 hours of observation.
- This case adds to the literature on unusual rectal foreign bodies.
Implications:
- Rectal foreign bodies pose varied risks, potentially leading to life-threatening complications.
- A systematic approach is crucial for diagnosis, management, and post-procedure evaluation.
- Prompt and appropriate intervention ensures favorable patient outcomes.
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