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A long standing, much travelled rectal foreign body.

A J Buzzard, B P Waxman

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.

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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.

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