ArticleCureus2021
Case Series: Removal of Rectal Foreign Bodies.
Article in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Laparoscopic management of a rectal foreign body complicated by rectovaginal fistula and pelvic abscess.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Spontaneous Expulsion of Rectally Inserted Tramadol Ampoules: An Unusual Case Report of Drug Concealment and Delayed Disclosure.Case reports in surgery · 2026Article
- A case of endoscopic combined oval forceps removal of a rectal smooth curved-surface foreign body.Endoscopy · 2025Article
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- Rectal Foreign Body: A Case Report.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionForeign rectal body is one of the less common presentations in the emergency department and has a variety of etiologies. Our aim is to study the mode of injury, clinical presentation, diagnosis, surgical intervention and outcomes associated with a rectal foreign body.
methodsThis cross-sectional case series was conducted from January 2019 to July 2019 in the surgical unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Pakistan. Mode of injury was classified as voluntary - for sexual gratification, involuntary ingestion, assault and fall. We also noted the presenting complaint, diagnosis, surgical intervention and outcome of the case.
resultsForeign body in the rectum was more common in men (86.3%) than women (13.7%). The mean age of participants was 40 ± 15 years. Various causes include sexual gratification (45.4%), involuntary ingestion (27.2%), assault (22.7%) and history of fall (4.5%). Participants were diagnosed with sub-acute intestinal obstruction (59%), peritonitis (22.7%) and perianal injury (36.3%).
conclusionSexual gratification was the most common reason for the retained rectum body. Timely diagnosis and management are required to prevent perforation and improve prognosis.
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