An unusual foreign body in the rectum

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and surgical complications.

Background:

• Esophageal prostheses are used to manage esophageal obstructions.
• Celestin's prosthesis is a type of esophageal tube.

Observation:

• An unusual case of a rectal foreign body occurred.
• This complication arose from a migrated esophageal Celestin's prosthesis.

Findings:

• The migrated prosthesis presented as a foreign body within the rectum.
• This migration represents a rare but significant complication.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of monitoring esophageal prostheses for migration.
• Suggests the need for vigilance in identifying and managing unusual rectal foreign bodies.