Small bowel obstruction secondary to migration of a fragment of lithobezoar: a case report.
Cases J
; 2: 9155, 2009 Dec 07.
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| ID: mdl-20062672
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Small bowel obstruction is a common world-wide condition that has a range of etiological factors. The management is largely dependent on the cause of the obstruction. Small bowel obstruction caused by foreign body ingestion is rare; many items have been reported as responsible, but there are no reports implicating polyurethane foam. CASE PRESENTATION We report the case of a 44-year-old Irish male who presented following ingestion of polyurethane foam. He was asymptomatic on presentation but developed a small bowel obstruction shortly thereafter.CONCLUSION:
Patients presenting following ingestion of polyurethane foam should be scheduled for elective laparotomy, gastrotomy, and retrieval of the cast on the next available theatre list - given that they are suitable for surgery.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Langue:
En
Journal:
Cases J
Année:
2009
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Irlande