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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a frequent clinical issue, predominantly in pediatric populations, but uncommon in adults.
  • Sharp FBs like fish bones can cause gastrointestinal perforation, though this is a rare complication, with most FBs passing spontaneously.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain.
  • The patient's symptoms were attributed to the ingestion of a fish bone.

Findings:

  • The ingested fish bone led to perforation of the cecum.
  • This case represents an unusual instance of FB-induced bowel perforation in an adult.

Implications:

  • Prompt diagnosis and management of FB-induced bowel perforation are crucial.
  • This case underscores the potential for serious complications from FB ingestion, even in adults, necessitating clinical vigilance.