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A long standing, much travelled rectal foreign body
The Medical Journal of Australia
|June 30, 1979
Summary
A plastic vibrator was successfully removed from a 64-year-old male after six months in his rectum. This case represents the longest-standing and most-travelled rectal foreign body reported globally.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Rectal foreign bodies are uncommon presentations in emergency medicine.
- Management varies depending on the object's nature, size, and duration of impaction.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male presented with a plastic vibrator lodged in his rectum.
- The foreign body had been indwelling for six months, during which the patient traveled internationally.
Findings:
- Successful non-surgical removal of the plastic vibrator was achieved.
- The duration and travel associated with this rectal foreign body are unprecedented.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for prolonged asymptomatic retention of rectal foreign bodies.
- Underscores the importance of thorough patient history and appropriate diagnostic imaging in managing rectal foreign bodies.