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Gluteal Abscess Secondary to Rectal Perforation Due to Ingested Foreign Body: A Report of Two Cases

Emad Amirhom1, Joshua S Braganza2, Vinayak Gowda1

  • 1General Surgery, BronxCare Health System, New York City, USA.

Cureus
|November 30, 2022
PubMed

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Gastrointestinal abscesses can stem from various causes, but this report details rare cases of gluteal abscesses resulting from ingested foreign bodies. It emphasizes considering foreign body ingestion in patients with gluteal abscesses to identify rectal perforation causes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal abscesses are typically linked to infections, inflammation, or malignancy.
  • Foreign body ingestion is an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal abscesses.

Observation:

  • This report presents two cases of patients developing rectum/gluteal abscesses.
  • The abscesses in both cases were found to be caused by ingested foreign bodies.

Findings:

  • Ingested foreign bodies can lead to rectal perforation.
  • Rectal perforation by foreign bodies can result in the formation of gluteal abscesses.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for foreign body ingestion in cases of gluteal abscess.
  • Prompt identification of foreign bodies is crucial for managing rectal perforation and preventing complications like gluteal abscesses.
Keywords:
foreign bodygastrointestinal tractgluteal abscessincision and drainagerectal perforation

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