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Fish bone foreign body causing rectal, uterine, and bladder perforation: a rare case report.
Shiyu Luo1,2, Bo Gou1, Tengyu Zeng1
1Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China.
Frontiers in Oncology
|January 30, 2026
Summary
A rare case of a fish bone causing painless hematuria is presented. This foreign body perforated the rectum, uterus, and bladder, highlighting the potential for severe gastrointestinal complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Fish bones are common gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
- While most pass naturally, some lodge and cause injury.
- Visceral perforation by foreign bodies is extremely rare.
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