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Jejunal perforation by a toothpick: CT demonstration.

J E Strauss, E J Balthazar, D P Naidich

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    |July 1, 1985
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    Ingested wooden toothpicks rarely show on X-rays but can cause serious small bowel perforation. Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for diagnosing these rare foreign body injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Ingested foreign bodies are common clinical encounters.
    • Radiographic visualization of ingested foreign bodies is infrequent, typically requiring metallic or bony composition for detection.