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Joseph Phillipos1, Joseph Jaya1, Chris Mills1
1Department of General Surgery, La Trobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon 3844, Australia.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|May 2, 2023
Summary
Foreign bodies in small bowel diverticula are rare. This case highlights a hearing aid with a lithium battery lodged in a jejunal diverticulum, detailing a novel retrieval approach.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Retrieval
Background:
- Retained foreign bodies in small bowel diverticula present a rare clinical challenge.
- Ingested batteries pose a significant risk of gastrointestinal perforation.
- Diverticula can act as a unique site for foreign body retention, complicating removal.
Observation:
- A case involving a hearing aid, powered by a lithium battery, became lodged within a jejunal diverticulum.
- The foreign body's location within the diverticulum complicated standard retrieval techniques.
Findings:
- Successful retrieval of the hearing aid was achieved using a specifically outlined approach.
- The case highlights the challenges associated with removing battery-powered devices from diverticula.
Implications:
- This case provides a valuable reference for managing similar rare occurrences of retained foreign bodies.
- Novel retrieval strategies may be necessary for battery-powered devices lodged in gastrointestinal diverticula.
- Awareness of these risks is crucial for preventing complications such as bowel perforation.
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