An unusual rectal foreign body: A sundried corn-stick. (April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lian, Chao; Hou, Jian-Gen; Wang, Jie; Liu, Xiao-Jun; Li, Xue-Lei
• Is Part Of: Tropical doctor. Volume 53:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 307
• Page End: 308
• Publication Date: 2023-04
• Subjects: rectal foreign body -- sexually transmitted disease -- digital rectal examination; Tropical medicine -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing Countries -- Periodicals; Tropical Medicine -- Periodicals; Tropische geneeskunde; 616.9883
• DOI: 10.1177/00494755231159758
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0049-4755

Abstract

Though common, the extraction of rectal foreign bodies is still a great challenge for surgeons. The foreign body's position can usually be verified by plain abdominal radiography. Given the potential of sexually transmitted disease, screening for HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis is warranted prior to intervention. The utilization and selection of surgical instruments need to be flexible, ingenious, and innovative.