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Lucas Nelson1, Bernard Weigel2, Ayoolamide N Gazal3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Abstract:
Rectal foreign body insertion is a well-described phenomenon in the emergency department (ED). Here, we present a case of a 64-year-old male who presented to a community ED after rectal insertion of a two-part expanding polyurethane foam sealant. The sealant had hardened and adhered to the colonic mucosa, necessitating surgical intervention and colostomy creation. This case highlights the dual risks-both chemical and structural-posed by polyurethane foam sealant and illustrates the importance of early imaging and multidisciplinary evaluation.
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