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Rectal foreign body: a case report

Authors :
Robin George Cheereth
George Abraham Ninan
Source :
International Surgery Journal. 4:1119
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Medip Academy, 2017.

Abstract

Colorectal foreign bodies are infrequently encounteredand present a dilemma for management. The diagnosis may be confirmedby plain abdominal radiographs and rectal examination, butabdominal computerized tomography with 3-D reconstruction can be decisive in thefurther management and must be advised without reconsideration. Transanal removal is only possible for very low-lying objects, while patients with high-lying foreign bodiesusually require anoperative intervention. An early decision of laparotomy should only be madeafter subjecting the patient to suitable investigations to determineexactly the localization of the object, in order toavoid any inadvertent damage to the adjoining vasculatureas well as anal incontinence. We report the case of a youngadult male who presented in the emergency department with a Hand Held Bidet Shower inserted per rectum. Transanal removal was unsuccessful and Emergent laparotomy with colotomy and primary repair was necessary for safe removal of the same.

Details

ISSN :
23492902 and 23493305
Volume :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Surgery Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........527c688935775b43ae942ef212f52690
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20170874