Publication: Rectal Foreign Body: A Case Report
Date
2022
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
The rectal foreign body is a rare presentation, often related to sexual gratification, sexual assault, or the result of ingestion and rarely accidental, and with rising incidence. We present a case of a 47-year-old heterosexual male with an alleged history of accidental insertion of a foreign body through the anus three days prior without peritonitis or obstipation. After investigations, the patient underwent a failed sigmoidoscopic removal followed by exploratory laparotomy, foreign body removal, and an uneventful post-operative period. It should be noted that early diagnosis and timely intervention are important to prevent complications in rectal foreign bodies. Assessment of the shape, size, nature, and location of the object through appropriate imaging is necessary. Exploratory laparotomy is inevitable in cases of failed manual extraction techniques and complicated cases.
Description
Anamika Nepal
Shankarapur Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Shailesh Maharjan
Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
Anup Chalise
Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
Ashish Prasad Rajbhandari
Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Case reports, Foreign bodies, Laparotomy, Rectum, Sigmoidoscopy