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Appendiceal obstruction by a toothpick removed at colonoscopy.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|November 1, 1986
Summary
A toothpick lodged in the appendix caused intestinal obstruction, mimicking colon cancer. Colonoscopy successfully removed the foreign body, highlighting a rare cause of appendiceal issues.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Appendiceal obstruction can present with symptoms mimicking colon carcinoma.
- Foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract are uncommon causes of obstruction.