A patient with a foreign body in the large intestine – a case report

Nowa Medycyna ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Siekierski ◽  
Waldemar Kiereś ◽  
Przemysław Ciesielski

Cases of patients with foreign bodies impacted in the terminal part of the gastrointestinal tract are rarely encountered in everyday surgical practice. Injuries and sexual practices are the most common aetiology of foreign body impaction in the lower gastrointestinal tract. Different types of surgical interventions are often needed in patients with anal or rectal foreign bodies. We describe a case of a 45-year-old patient who reported to hospital with the symptoms of low gastrointestinal obstruction. The man introduced a large foreign body into his anus during sexual play and was unable to remove it by himself. An attempt to remove the foreign body through the perineal access was made, but was unsuccessful due to the size of the impacted object. The patient was qualified for surgical treatment. Laparotomy was performed, and the foreign body was removed by a simultaneous use of abdominal pressure and extraction from the anal canal.

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
A. Shrestha ◽  
R.B. Gurung ◽  
P. Sharma ◽  
R. Shrestha ◽  
P. Shrestha

Background Ingested foreign body impaction on upper gastrointestinal tract is common incidence among children, older age group, mentally challenged individuals, and people the influence of alcohol. In most cases, the foreign bodies pass spontaneously and uneventfully but when this does not occur; endoscopic management to ensure removal under direct visualization is required. Relief upon removal of foreign body and prevention of complications is essential. Objective To assess the endoscopic management and outcome of foreign body impacted in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Method This is a hospital based observational retrospective cross sectional study involving 165 patients at Endoscopy Department of Dhulikhel Hospital in Nepal between November 2015 and October 2019. The data regarding the demographic profile, clinical characteristics and endoscopic findings were retrieved and analyzed to determine endoscopic interventions performed, complications and outcomes. Result One hundred and sixty five patients presenting with history of ingestion of foreign body were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 46.8 ± 19.1 years with male predominance (60%). The most common site of foreign body impaction was oesophagus (70%). The most common foreign body encountered was bone (62.2%) among which chicken bones (91.1%) were most frequent. For the retrieval of sharp-pointed foreign bodies, rat forceps and graspers (45.7%) were most commonly used. Total 14 cases required rigid oesophagoscopy as the foreign body could not be retrieved by flexible endoscopy. Conclusion Foreign body ingestion and its impaction in the upper gastrointestinal tract has been found to be common in endoscopic practise. Early detection and timely removal of foreign bodies is of utmost importance to avoid discomfort to the patient as well as to ensure successful removal without complications.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Dileep Garg ◽  
Aditya Pratap Singh ◽  
Sunil Kothari

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.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. e241538
Author(s):  
Sivaraman Kumarasamy ◽  
Lileswar Kaman ◽  
Azhar Ansari ◽  
Amarjyoti Hazarika

Rectal foreign bodies are not uncommon and often pose a serious challenge to surgeons. In majority, the objects are inserted by self in children, psychiatric patients and for sexual gratification in adults. Various rectal foreign bodies have been reported. Deodorant aerosol spray can in the rectum has not been reported previously. Danger of aerosol dispenser can is the risk of fire and explosion. Especially during any surgical procedures to remove the foreign body using cautery or any energy devices. We report of a rare foreign body of deodorant aerosol spray can in the rectum in a young male patient, which was removed under general anaesthesia.


Author(s):  
Snigdha Elaprolu ◽  
Gowri Sankar Marimuthu ◽  
Raghul Sekar ◽  
Sunil Kumar Saxena

<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>


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3277
Author(s):  
Pramod Mirji ◽  
Vikas Daddenavar ◽  
Eshwar Kalburgi

Background: Foreign body ingestion and food bolus impaction is a common clinical scenario and can present as an endoscopic emergency. Though majority of them pass spontaneously 10-20% require endoscopic intervention. Flexible endoscopy is recommended as therapeutic measure with minimal complications. The aim of our study is to present 2 years’ experience in dealing with foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract.Methods: Cases of foreign body (FB) ingestion admitted to department of general surgery from January 2015 to December 2016 were evaluated. The patients were reviewed with details on age, sex, type of FB, its location in gastrointestinal tract, treatment and outcome.Results: A total of 23 cases were studied. Age range was 2-75 years. Males were predominant (60.87%). Coins were found most commonly (52.17%). Esophagus was the commonest site of FB lodgment (65.22%). Upper esophagus being the most common (39.13%). Upper gastrointestinal flexible endoscopy was useful in retrieving FB in all the 23 cases. There were no complications throughout the study period.Conclusions: Flexible endoscopy should be used as definitive treatment and endoscopic treatment is safe and effective. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 7410-7416
Author(s):  
Firas Shaker Mahmoud Al-Faham ◽  
Samer Makki Mohamed Al-Hakkak ◽  
Laith Fathi F. Sharba

Esophageal foreign bodies ingestion is a worldwide surgical issue in pediatric age group while less likely in adults. We estimate endoscopic, clinical and therapeutic sides of this situation in the surgical department in Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, Karbala city, Iraq and in Al-Sader Medical City, Najaf city, Iraq. The study made to revise our experience for all patients admitted to our hospitals with a diagnosis of oesophagal foreign bodies and their treatments and outcome. The medical registrations resolved concerning demographic information, symptoms presented, investigation and treatments. We revised 109 (61 males and 48 females) patients ranged from 4 months to 65 years with (median age of 2 years). Coins most repeatedly ingested objects (27.5%), miscellaneous metal objects (17.4%), batteries (13.8%) and food (9.2%). The clinical features we encountered vomiting (27.5%), dysphagia (22.9%), asymptomatic (15.6%), drooling and food refusal (12.8 %) and foreign body sensation (8.3%). Usually X-ray screen finding the foreign body in 89(81%) patients. Magill forceps and rigid oesophagoscope performed within six hours from admission under general anaesthesia and from 12-48 from time of ingestion. Foreign body Impaction in the hypopharynx and the upper part of the oesophagus (68.8%) middle part (23%) and the lower part (8.2 %).100(91.7%) patients recovered completely without any complications,9 (18.3%) patient get bleeding, mucosal ulceration and infection which treated successfully.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-284
Author(s):  
Ankit Gulati ◽  
Surinder K Singhal ◽  
Shashikant A Pol ◽  
Nitin Gupta

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.


2016 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. e29-e30 ◽  
Author(s):  
YM Goh ◽  
IM Shapey ◽  
K Riyad

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.


2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Aras ◽  
Mehmet Karabulut ◽  
Osman Kones ◽  
Kaplan Baha Temizgonul ◽  
Halil Alis

The purposes of insertion and types of foreign bodies in rectum show great variation. Rectal foreign bodies need to be removed without giving damage to intestinal wall and this should be done in the easiest possible way. We have reported a new and a simple technique. It is easy to apply and safe. A patient was admitted to our clinic with a rectal foreign body (radish) which was successfully removed by cutting it into small pieces. We conclude that different kinds of rectal foreign bodies, especially fruit and vegetables, can be removed by this technique.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismael Garcia ◽  
Joseph Varon ◽  
Salim Surani

Introduction. Foreign body impaction (FBI) in the esophagus can be a serious condition, which can have a high mortality among children and adults, if appropriate diagnosis and treatment are not instituted urgently. 80–90% of all foreign bodies trapped in the esophagus usually pass spontaneously through the digestive tract, without any medical or surgical intervention. 10–20% of them will need an endoscopic intervention.Case Report. We hereby present a case of a large chicken piece foreign body impaction in the esophagus in a 25-year-old male with mental retardation. Patient developed hypoxemic respiratory failure requiring intubation. The removal required endoscopic intervention.Conclusions. Foreign bodies trapped in the upper gastrointestinal tract are a serious condition that can be fatal if they are not managed correctly. A correct diagnosis and treatment decrease the chances of complications. Endoscopic treatment remains the gold standard for extracting foreign body impaction.


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