Management of a rectal entrapped foreign body: a case report

Entrapped rectal foreign bodies are being encountered more frequently in clinical practice. They are most often related to sexual behavior or sexual assault. The presence of rectal foreign bodies poses a complex challenge for contemporary surgeons due to multiple factors such as the nature of the object, individual anatomy, duration since insertion, potential accompanying injuries, and degree of local contamination. Managing these cases proves challenging, typically because patients often delay presentation after multiple unsuccessful attempts at self-removal. This study aimed to report the case of a male who presented with an entrapped rectal foreign body related to his sexual behavior. As we could not extract the object with the transanal approach, he was treated by an operative method. Managing patients with rectal foreign bodies presents challenges that require a systematic approach. While most cases can be effectively managed conservatively, surgical intervention may be necessary.