Descending Colon Perforation Due to Ingestion of Foreign Body.

Autor:	Tepelidis C; 2nd Surgical Department, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC., Fotiadis P; 2nd Surgical Department, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC., Permekerlis A; 2nd Surgical Department, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC., Karastergiou T; Surgery, General Hospital of Thessaloniki 'George Papanikolaou', Thessaloniki, GRC., Kouridakis P; 2nd Surgical Department, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Oct 22; Vol. 15 (10), pp. e47479. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 22 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.47479
Abstrakt:	Foreign body ingestion is a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits, with rare complications necessitating immediate surgical intervention. This case report discusses diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the importance of prompt intervention. A 45-year-old male with dentures presented with acute left abdominal pain. Diagnostic tests identified a foreign body in the descending colon, leading to laparoscopic surgery. Early laparoscopy offers a safe and reliable alternative to exploratory laparotomy. This case underscores the significance of swift diagnosis, preventing severe complications like peritonitis, obstruction, and hemorrhage. In conclusion, while foreign body ingestion is common, intestinal perforation remains extremely rare. Physicians should consider it in their differential diagnosis, with computed tomography (CT) and rapid surgical intervention as crucial components of proper management. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Tepelidis et al.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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