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Rectum Perforation Secondary to Ingested Chicken Bone Presenting as Peri-Anal Abscess: A Case Report
Feras ALsannaa1, Reem Bin Saleem2, Jawaher ALowayyid2
1Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
A rare case of rectal perforation from an ingested chicken bone presented as a perianal abscess. Surgical intervention successfully drained the abscess and removed the foreign body.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Rectal perforation from ingested foreign bodies is uncommon and difficult to diagnose.
- Perianal abscess can be an initial presentation of rectal perforation.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a perianal abscess.
- Imaging revealed a large horseshoe perianal abscess with a linear hyperdensity near the anal verge.
Findings:
- The patient had a perforated rectum caused by an ingested chicken bone.
- Surgical exploration confirmed rectal perforation and identified the chicken bone.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering ingested foreign bodies in cases of perianal abscess.
- Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing rectal perforation from foreign bodies.
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