scholarly journals Unusual Presentation of Gastric Perforation by Foreign Body: A Case Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. R. Rao ◽  
R. Sarkar ◽  
Richard Turner ◽  
K. R. Wedgwood
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Gastric Perforation ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Ingested Foreign Body ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract by ingested foreign body is rare. The majority of patients do not recall ingestion of the foreign body, and dietary foreign bodies are most commonly involved. We present an interesting case where the offending foreign body gave rise to a diagnostic dilemma masquerading as a pancreatic mass. A high index of suspicion is indicated especially when dealing with atypical presentation and nonspecific symptoms as highlighted in this case.

scholarly journals Unusual foreign body in the upper digestive tract: case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 850
Author(s):  
Snigdha Elaprolu ◽  
Gowri Sankar Marimuthu ◽  
Raghul Sekar ◽  
Sunil Kumar Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Digestive Tract ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Unusual Foreign Body ◽  
Upper Digestive Tract ◽  
Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

<p class="abstract">Unusual foreign bodies in the digestive tract are common in psychiatric patients and children requiring screening of the entire gastrointestinal tract. We here report two cases of unusual ingested blunt foreign body in the upper digestive tract managed differently.</p>

Foreign Body Nose: An Unusual Presentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-284
Author(s):  
Ankit Gulati ◽  
Surinder K Singhal ◽  
Shashikant A Pol ◽  
Nitin Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Alar Cartilage ◽  
Open Approach ◽  
Medial Canthus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Foreign Body Impaction ◽  
Nasal Bleed ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Introduction This is a very interesting case of retained homicidal foreign body in the nose in contrast to most of the foreign bodies which are accidental. Case Report A 27 year old male presented to ENT emergency with alleged history of assault over face with sharp object following which patient developed nasal bleed. On examination vertical laceration of approximately 8 cm in length was present along left naso-orbital groove extending superiorly from medial canthus of left eye and inferiorly to nasal alar cartilage. On anterior rhinoscopy a metallic foreign body was seen in both nasal cavities, which appeared to be crossing from left to right side piercing the nasal septum. Foreign body was removed via open approach. Discussion Penetrating maxillofacial injury with foreign body impaction are less common. High index of suspicion is required in diagnosing these cases. Radiological intervention should be done to get idea of exact location and extent of foreign body. Lateral rhinotomy is a useful approach in removing these foreign bodies.

scholarly journals Gastric perforation secondary to ingestion of a plastic bag

2016 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. e29-e30 ◽  
Author(s):  
YM Goh ◽  
IM Shapey ◽  
K Riyad
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Gastric Perforation ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Pathophysiological Process ◽  
Common Presentation ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Pass Through

Foreign body ingestion is a common presentation in clinical practice, seen predominantly in children. Most foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract without any additional morbidity. We present a case of gastric perforation secondary to the ingestion of a small plastic bag. We discuss the likely pathophysiological process underlying perforation secondary to plastic bag ingestion, which is most commonly associated with the concealment of narcotics.

scholarly journals Simultaneous Esophageal and Tracheal Obstructions Caused by a Pair of Magnetic Beads in a Child: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huan Ren ◽  
Dong Shi ◽  
Zhaowei Gu ◽  
Zhiwei Cao
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Magnetic Beads ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
The Other ◽  
Esophageal Foreign Body ◽  
Esophageal Obstruction ◽  
Pediatric Emergencies ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Esophageal and tracheal foreign body ingestion trigger common pediatric emergencies. In this case report, we describe a pediatric patient with simultaneous tracheal and esophageal obstruction caused by foreign bodies. A child aged 2 years and 1 month swallowed a pair of metallic magnetic beads at the same time; one bead entered the trachea and the other bead entered the esophagus. We suspected that the two magnetic beads were mutually attracted and thus became trapped in their respective lumina. The tracheal foreign body was uneventfully removed; this dislodged the esophageal foreign body, which was then excreted. There were no serious complications in the present case, but parents and medical personnel should be mindful of the potential hazards associated with ingestion of multiple magnetic foreign bodies. A high index of suspicion is appropriate. Investigations must be carefully planned. Treatment should not be delayed; the consequences of delay may be serious.

Foreign body in nasopharynx – case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-45
Author(s):  
Paulina Kołodziejczyk ◽  
Jacek Sokołowski ◽  
Tomasz Gotlib ◽  
Robert Morawski ◽  
Kazimierz Niemczyk
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Unusual Location ◽  
Emergency Units

Patients with foreign bodies in various locations often present to ENT emergency units. In the oropharynx, fishbone is the most common foreign body. In most cases, the foreign body cannot be found despite pain reported by the patient. The pain is due to injury to the oral mucosa and foreign body transition towards the gastrointestinal tract. If the foreign body is localized in an unusual location, diagnosis can be delayed. In such situations, diagnostic workup should be extended, which may include surgery.

The needle and the damage done: pericardial effusion with tamponade after needle ingestion in an infant

2009 ◽  
Vol 123 (12) ◽  
pp. 1396-1398 ◽  
Author(s):  
B G Fennessy ◽  
R Rahbar ◽  
N Bunker ◽  
F Pigula ◽  
A Casta
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Pericardial Tamponade ◽  
High Index ◽  
Ingested Foreign Body ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

AbstractObjective:Paediatric foreign bodies may present with vague and nonspecific symptoms. It is important to have a high index of suspicion when managing such cases.Method:We report the case of a nine-month-old infant who presented with a wheeze, cough and fever following ingestion of a needle.Results:This patient developed pericardial tamponade as a consequence of the needle ingestion, and required a thoracotomy for retrieval. We discuss the pathophysiology involved and the surgery required.Conclusion:Pericardial tamponade is a rare but potentially fatal manifestation of an ingested foreign body.

scholarly journals Dental Impaction in the Cecum: Case Report and Review of Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Impactions

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Mouhanna Abu Ghanimeh ◽  
Omar Abughanimeh ◽  
Sakher Albadarin ◽  
Osama Kaddourah ◽  
John H. Helzberg
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Dental Plate

Approximately 20% of the adult population in the United States wears dentures. Foreign body ingestions, including dentures, are not uncommon. Although the majority of all ingested foreign bodies pass spontaneously through the gastrointestinal tract, impaction may occur, especially with physiologic constrictions, angulations, or stenosis. The esophagus is the most common site of impaction, whereas colonic impaction is extremely uncommon. We present a case of an 84-year-old male who was referred to the gastroenterology clinic for denture impaction, which lasted for two weeks. The patient had already failed to pass the denture following conservative treatment with laxatives, and repeated abdominal imaging showed the dental plate in the cecum. Colonoscopy was performed three weeks after the ingestion of his dentures, and tripod forceps were used to dislodge the end of the dental plate and ultimately remove it. The patient was asymptomatic for the entire period.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Foreign Body Ingestion, Mimicking as Mesenteric Cyst. "Case Report"

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
Saleem Ullah Khan ◽  
Muhammad Kamran ◽  
Asim Ur Rehman ◽  
Muhammad Ramzan ◽  
Imran Hashim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Mesenteric Cyst ◽  
Radiological Investigation ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Operative Recovery

Background: Foreign body ingestion by children is a commonly encountered problem and accounts for a significant emergency visits among pediatric population. Although these ingested foreign bodies pass spontaneously and uneventfully, a subset of such bodies may become trapped in the digestive tract, eventually leading to significant injury. Most of these bodies are radio-opaque and detectable radiologically, but some radio-lucent may become a diagnostic dilemma and subtle management issue. Case Report: We report a case of a one-year girl who presented after accidental ingestion of foreign body with signs and symptoms of acute intestinal obstruction. Initially we were unable to diagnose the cause, but later the radiological investigation suspected a mesenteric cyst. After failure to respond to conservative measures she underwent exploratory laparotomy, and a jelly ball was removed from the gut. The patient had uneventful post-operative recovery and was kept on follow-up for three months without any complication. Conclusion: These patients do not respond to conservative measures and need surgery on an emergency basis. It is likely that if left untreated may have caused Intestinal perforation and irreversible shock. Radiolucent foreign bodies are difficult to diagnose and need high level of suspicion. Need of the hour is to educate the parents to be extra vigilant as “prevention is better than cure”.

scholarly journals Ingested Foreign Body Causing Duodenal and Colonic Perforations in a Child

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Dileep Garg ◽  
Aditya Pratap Singh ◽  
Sunil Kothari
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Ingested Foreign Body

Most ingested foreign bodies usually pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract. Few may cause complications and require surgical interventions. We report a 1.5-year-old child who ingested hair clip and presented with vomiting and obstruction. At operation, we found duodenal and colonic perforations. Hair clip was removed with repair of perforations.

scholarly journals Problem of Foreign Body in GI Tract

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 2147-2149
Author(s):  
Yahya Daneshbod ◽  
Abdolrasoul Talei ◽  
Shahrzad Negahban ◽  
Hossein Soleimanpour ◽  
Azita Aledavoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Gi Tract ◽  
Major Operation ◽  
Ingested Foreign Body ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Gastrointestinal Neoplasm

Most foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract uneventful. We report of a case of inadvertently ingested foreign body, which by endoscopy simulated a polyp and on biopsy reported as cancer, so the patient underwent an unnecessary major operation. This report emphasizes the importance of resemblance of foreign bodies with gastrointestinal neoplasm, and endoscopists, surgeons and pathologists should consider this entity in their daily practice.

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