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Condom ileus: result of a practical joke
1Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|June 1, 1987
Summary
Ingesting drug-filled condoms, often seen in drug smuggling, can lead to serious complications. This case highlights intestinal obstruction caused by a condom ingested during a prank.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Ingestion of drug-filled balloons and condoms is a known risk, particularly in drug trafficking.
- Accidental or intentional ingestion can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues.