Where can i see a list of rectal foreign bodies - Answered by a verified Expert We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Oct 09, 2017 Rectal foreign bodies may also be observed with body packing or stuffing or after previous oral ingestion of the object. Anorectal foreign bodies are more common in men than in women. Rectal foreign bodies may include such objects as bottles, vibrators, fruit, vegetables, and balls. Cylindrical objects are common.
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Rectal dildo on abdominal plain film. (Courtesy of Joel Goldberg, MD, Boston, MA.)
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Rectal vibrator on abdominal plain film. (Courtesy of Joel Goldberg, MD, Boston, MA.)
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Rectal perforation with extraperitoneal air seen on CT scan. (Courtesy of Joel Goldberg, MD, Boston, MA.)
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Body packing with sigmoid colon condoms seen on plain films. (Courtesy of Koenraad Mortele, MD, Boston, MA.)
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Rectal billy club and endoscopic extraction with colonoscopy snare. (Courtesy of Justin Maykel, MD, Worcester, MA. Reproduced from Steele SR, Goldberg JE. Rectal foreign bodies. In: Basow DS, editor. UpToDate. Waltham (MA): UpToDate, Inc; 2009; with permission. For more information visit http://www.uptodate.com.)
Rectal foreign bodies present a difficult diagnostic and management dilemma because of delayed presentation, a variety of objects, and a wide spectrum of injuries. An orderly approach to the diagnosis, management, and post-extraction evaluation of the patient with a rectal foreign body is essential. This article outlines and describes the stepwise evaluation and management of the patient with a rectal foreign body. The authors also describe the varied techniques needed to successfully remove the different foreign bodies that may be encountered.
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