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Anorectal ulcer caused by an ingested toothpick
Rafael Gayoso Gayoso1, Irene Pérez Enciso2, María Luz Parra Gordo3
1Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario La Paz, España.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|March 17, 2023
Summary
An accidentally swallowed toothpick caused a rare anorectal ulcer. This foreign body in the digestive tract, though uncommon, frequently leads to serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Endoscopy
Background:
- Foreign bodies in the digestive tract are uncommon but can cause significant complications.
- Ingested toothpicks are a rare etiology for gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
Observation:
- A case report detailing an anorectal ulcer.
- The ulcer was caused by an accidentally ingested toothpick.
- Radiologic and endoscopic images were utilized for diagnosis.
Findings:
- The toothpick, an unusual foreign body, led to the formation of an anorectal ulcer.
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed the presence and location of the foreign body.
- Endoscopic visualization provided detailed assessment of the ulcer.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for serious complications from ingested foreign bodies, even rare ones.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering unusual etiologies in anorectal pathology.
- Underscores the utility of combined radiologic and endoscopic approaches in diagnosing and managing such cases.
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