Perforation of the Hepatic Flexure of Colon by an Ingested Toothbrush
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
;
: 333-336, 2005.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-24760
ABSTRACT
A Foreign body in the gastrointestinal tract is a common clinical problem seen in all age groups and rarely produces symptoms. However, the foreign bodies should be removed if they produce symptoms or remain in the gastrointestinal tract. A 31-year-old man with schizophrenia ingested a 20-cm-sized toothbrush. It passed through the ileocecal valve and penetrated the hepatic flexure of the colon and liver. It was removed successfully by using a surgical procedure. We report this unusual case of colonic perforation by an ingested toothbrush and review the related literature.
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Main subject:
Schizophrenia
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Colon
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Foreign Bodies
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Ileocecal Valve
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Liver
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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