Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Esophageal Perforation-I: Introduction01:22

Esophageal Perforation-I: Introduction

159
Esophageal perforation is a severe medical condition characterized by a breach in the integrity of the esophageal wall. This breach can occur due to various factors such as trauma, medical procedures, or underlying diseases. When the esophageal wall is compromised, it allows food, fluids, and digestive juices into the chest cavity or adjacent structures, leading to potential complications and health risks.
The location of esophageal perforation can vary, occurring anywhere along the esophagus....
159
Esophageal Perforation-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management01:28

Esophageal Perforation-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management

138
Esophageal perforations manifest in various clinical forms, influenced by factors such as the perforation's cause and location (cervical, intrathoracic, or intra-abdominal), the extent of contamination, and potential injury to adjacent mediastinal structures. The timing between the perforation occurrence and treatment initiation also affects the clinical presentation.
Clinical Manifestations:
138
Appendicitis-I: Introduction01:22

Appendicitis-I: Introduction

523
The appendix, a small, narrow, blind tube extending from the inferior part of the cecum, is widely regarded as a vestigial organ, having lost much of its original function through evolution. Despite its diminished role, the appendix can become inflamed, a condition known as appendicitis.
Etiology: Appendicitis can arise from various causes, primarily rooted in the obstruction of the appendix lumen. Factors contributing to this obstruction include fecal accumulation, lymphoid hyperplasia and, in...
523
Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis01:27

Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis

301
Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, encompasses a group of disorders characterized by chronic inflammation or ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
Risk Factors
The exact cause of IBD remains unclear, although it is believed to be due to a mix of genetic, environmental, microbial, and immune factors. Genetic factors are significant in determining susceptibility to IBD, with family history being a critical risk factor. Individuals with a first-degree relative who has IBD are at...
301
Inflammatory Bowel Disease II: Crohn's Disease01:30

Inflammatory Bowel Disease II: Crohn's Disease

367
Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly known as IBD, refers to a collection of disorders that lead to persistent inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two types of IBD are ulcerative colitis, which impacts the colon, and Crohn's disease, which can involve any part of the gastrointestinal segment.
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic, systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that predominantly affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is marked by...
367
Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction01:17

Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction

534
Chronic bowel diseases are a group of long-term conditions affecting the digestive tract, characterized by inflammation and damage to the gut lining. These conditions primarily include irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
534

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Clinicopathologic Predictors and Nodal Burden Pattern of Skip Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Multicenter Study.

Head & neck·2026
Same author

Clinical and Metabolic Outcomes of Adrenalectomy Versus Conservative Management in Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion.

Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme·2026
Same author

Can Desmoplastic Stromal Reaction Guide the Extent of Lymph Node Surgery in Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma?

World journal of surgery·2026
Same author

Comparison of Open Mesh Repair and Laparoscopic (TEP/TAPP) Techniques in Primary Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP·2025
Same author

Evaluation of BRAF V600E and TERT mutation analysis in differential thyroid cancers.

Updates in surgery·2025
Same author

Lymph-node ratio for micropapillary and nonmicropapillary differentiated thyroid cancers: a comprehensive analysis.

Updates in surgery·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 2, 2025

A Ligated Intestinal Loop Model in Anesthetized Specific Pathogen Free Chickens to Study Clostridium Perfringens Virulence
09:21

A Ligated Intestinal Loop Model in Anesthetized Specific Pathogen Free Chickens to Study Clostridium Perfringens Virulence

Published on: October 11, 2018

9.6K

Insidious Onset of Localised Small Intestinal Perforation by Ingested Plastic Fork.

Serhan Yilmaz1, Husnu Aydin2, Hakan Bolukbasi1

  • 1Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|August 6, 2022
PubMed
Summary

A 46-year-old man unknowingly swallowed a plastic fork, leading to small intestine perforation. Laparoscopic surgery successfully removed the foreign body and repaired the perforation, highlighting CT scans for diagnosis.

More Related Videos

Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
04:55

Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children

Published on: September 11, 2018

10.9K
Functional Assessment of Intestinal Permeability and Neutrophil Transepithelial Migration in Mice using a Standardized Intestinal Loop Model
09:24

Functional Assessment of Intestinal Permeability and Neutrophil Transepithelial Migration in Mice using a Standardized Intestinal Loop Model

Published on: February 11, 2021

7.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 2, 2025

A Ligated Intestinal Loop Model in Anesthetized Specific Pathogen Free Chickens to Study Clostridium Perfringens Virulence
09:21

A Ligated Intestinal Loop Model in Anesthetized Specific Pathogen Free Chickens to Study Clostridium Perfringens Virulence

Published on: October 11, 2018

9.6K
Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
04:55

Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children

Published on: September 11, 2018

10.9K
Functional Assessment of Intestinal Permeability and Neutrophil Transepithelial Migration in Mice using a Standardized Intestinal Loop Model
09:24

Functional Assessment of Intestinal Permeability and Neutrophil Transepithelial Migration in Mice using a Standardized Intestinal Loop Model

Published on: February 11, 2021

7.2K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is common in children and psychiatric patients.
  • Healthy adults can unintentionally ingest foreign bodies, sometimes without immediate recall.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old man presented with abdominal pain and free air, indicative of perforation.
  • CT scan identified a plastic fork in the proximal ileum, with the patient recalling unwitting ingestion during dinner.

Findings:

  • Successful laparoscopic removal of the ingested plastic fork.
  • Primary double-layer repair of the small intestine perforation.
  • Uneventful postoperative recovery.

Implications:

  • CT scans are crucial for diagnosing small intestine perforation from foreign bodies, especially when ingestion history is unclear.
  • Laparoscopic surgery offers an effective treatment for foreign body-induced perforations.
  • Highlights the importance of considering foreign body ingestion in adults presenting with abdominal emergencies.