scholarly journals Double Magnet Ingestion Causing Intestinal Perforation with Peritonitis: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Yousef S. Abuzneid ◽  
Hussam I. A. Alzeerelhouseini ◽  
Abdelrahman Rabee ◽  
Wafa Aqel ◽  
Rawan F. Ayyad ◽  
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Introduction. Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric complain, and most can be passed spontaneously; however, magnetic object ingestion is rather rare, and they can cause severe complications when multiple magnets are ingested, as they lead to entrapment of bowel walls between them, causing ischemia, pressure necrosis, perforation, and fistula formation. Case Presentation. Herein, we present a case of a 16-month-old female patient presented to our department complaining of continuous vomiting for two days along with fever and irritability. X-ray revealed dilated bowel loops with a radioopaque foreign body in the right lower quadrant. After discussing with the parents, exploratory laparotomy was done, showing two bowel perforations at the site of the magnets. Affected bowel was resected with anastomosis. The patient was discharged after 3 days with an uneventful recovery. Discussion. The diagnosis and management of magnet ingestion differ from those of small foreign bodies, which are usually managed conservatively by watchful waiting. Usually, the diagnosis is done due to complications such as peritonitis and death. On the other hand, management depends on the number, size, magnetic field, and shape of the magnet, and whether it has passed the pylorus or not. Conclusion. It is important to establish the diagnosis of this condition as early as possible to prevent complications. Despite the efforts that were made to try to prevent and minimize the risk of magnet ingestion, more investigations are required to reach a common and united strategy for management of such conditions.

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-48
Author(s):  
Corneliu Toader ◽  
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Mioriţa Toader ◽  
Iolanda Cristina Vivisenco ◽  
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Pathology of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children is a major emergency, because by their unpredictable evolution following mobilization, can cause sudden asphyxia. The most frequent location for airway foreign bodies is in the right primary bronchus, followed by the left primary bronchus and most rarely in the trachea. Sometimes in children, we can fi nd multiple airway foreign bodies. Very rare in children, we can fi nd airway foreign bodies with multiple location. The authors present a very rare case, unique in all pathology resolved along their quite vast experience – multiple foreign body with multiple location in the trachea, nose and cavum nasi in a child aged 1 year and 5 months.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sarah Qassim ◽  
Ali Lairy ◽  
Sami Asfar

Background. Foreign body ingestion is very common among specific groups, especially children. However, appendicitis and perforated appendix caused by a foreign body is rare. Case summary. A 40-year-old female presented with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant of 10 days duration after accidentally ingesting a drilling bit during a dental procedure. She had right iliac fossa tenderness on physical examination. X-ray showed a pointed long metal object in the right lower quadrant. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of the abdomen revealed a pointed metal object in the pelvis with inconclusive location. Diagnostic laparoscopy showed an inflamed appendix with the tip of the metal object perforating it. Appendectomy was performed. Histopathology showed an inflamed appendix. Conclusion. Foreign bodies that cause appendicitis are rare. However, they may become lodged at any site of the gastrointestinal tract and cause inflammation or perforation. This is a bizarre case of foreign body-induced appendicitis with perforation.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick CHARLORIN ◽  
Osnel Louima ◽  
Gabriel Steve PIERRE ◽  
Roberto PEIGNE ◽  
Alexis BOWDER ◽  
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Abstract Introduction: Ascaris lumbricoides are still a burden in developing countries especially in Haiti. The lack of hygiene measures leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality due to parasitic infections. They lead to some serious complications, including bowel obstruction and peritonitis. Case presentation: We present a case of a girl (4 years old) from Haiti. She was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain and a mass in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen and some worms were palpate at the rectal exam. During the surgical procedure, a large number of alive worms and ileum's perforation holes were revealed. Ileo-ileal anastomosis end to end was performed. After appropriate surgical and post-operative treatment, the girl fully recovered. Conclusion: In developing countries like Haiti, ascariasis should be kept in mind as a possible etiology of peritonitis in infants.


Author(s):  
Neehar Patil ◽  
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Abhishek Chaturvedi ◽  
Padmalatha S Kadamba ◽  
Jeevak Shetty ◽  
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Background: Foreign body ingestion is common amongst young children, and they tend to pass spontaneously in most. Multiple magnet ingestion, though not very common, requires early intervention to avoid serious complications. Case presentation: A 1 year old infant was brought to us with symptoms of bilious vomiting and abdominal pain. A plain abdominal x ray revealed presence of multiple radio opaque foreign bodies adherent to each other, lying in the small bowel. This raised the suspicion of accidental ingestion of multiple magnets, which was confirmed on detailed interrogation of the parents. An exploratory laparotomy revealed volvulus with pressure necrosis causing multiple perforations of the small bowel, for which a bowel resection with anastomosis and a loop ileostomy was performed, also all the magnetic beads were removed intact. The stoma was reversed after 4 weeks. At follow up the child has grown well with no residual complaints. Conclusion: The importance of early detection and intervention in a case of multiple magnet ingestion in children should be emphasised amongst the parents of young children. Spread of awareness by the primary paediatricians would help in reducing the morbidity and mortality. Keywords: multiple magnets; intestinal obstruction; perforation.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khosrow Najjari ◽  
Hossein Zabihi Mahmoudabadi ◽  
Seyed Zeynab Seyedjavadeyn ◽  
Reza hajebi

Abstract Background: Reduction en-mass (REM) is one of the rare complications of inguinal hernia reduction. Case presentation: Our patient is a 50-year-old man with a history of inguinal hernia, who had been referred with the periumbilical pain that radiated to the right lower quadrant following hernia replacement by himself. Conclusions: Finally, REM diagnosis was made based on clinical examination and imaging, and surgical treatment was performed. in very rare cases, hernia was reduced by patients themselves. In this case study, a patient with a history of recurrent inguinal hernia was reported. The patient himself reduced his hernia the last time. In CT of the abdomen and pelvis, evidence of sac wall and small intestine fibrosis was seen as closed loop.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Floris B Poelmann ◽  
Ewoud H Jutte ◽  
Jean Pierre E N Pierie

Abstract Intestinal obstruction caused by pericecal internal herniation are rare and only described in a few cases. This case describes an 80-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, with no prior surgical history. Computed tomography was performed and showed a closed loop short bowel obstruction in the right lower quadrant and ascites. Laparoscopy revealed pericecal internal hernia. This is a viscous protrusion through a defect in the peritoneal cavity. Current operative treatment modalities include minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic repair of internal herniation is possible and feasible in experienced hands. It must be included in the differential diagnoses of every patient who presents with abdominal pain. When diagnosed act quick and thorough and expeditiously. Treatment preference should be a laparoscopic procedure.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. e242523
Author(s):  
Samer Al-Dury ◽  
Mohammad Khalil ◽  
Riadh Sadik ◽  
Per Hedenström

We present a case of a 41-year-old woman who visited the emergency department (ED) with acute abdomen. She was diagnosed with perforated appendicitis and abscess formation on CT. She was treated conservatively with antibiotics and discharged. On control CT 3 months later, the appendix had healed, but signs of thickening of the terminal ileum were noticed and colonoscopy was performed, which was uneventful and showed no signs of inflammation. Twelve hours later, she developed pain in the right lower quadrant, followed by fever, and visited the ED. Physical examination and blood work showed signs consistent with acute appendicitis, and appendectomy was performed laparoscopically 6 hours later. The patient recovered remarkably shortly afterwards. Whether colonoscopy resulted in de novo appendicitis or exacerbated an already existing inflammation remains unknown. However, endoscopists should be aware of this rare, yet serious complication and consider it in the workup of post-colonoscopy abdominal pain.


1930 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 941-941
Author(s):  
B. Goland

Abstracts. Otorhinolaryngology. Prof. Uffenrode (D. med. Woch. 1929. No. 25.) describes 2 very interesting cases from his practice. 1. To remove peas from the ears of a 5-year-old child, a family doctor used tweezers. In view of the child's strong anxiety, chlorine ethyl anesthesia was applied, but the removal of foreign bodies from the ears was not possible; deep wound in the right ear canal. Secondary chlorine - ethyl anesthesia; the foreign body was removed from the left ear by washing, from the right ear it was not possible. The next day, an otorhinolaryngologist will remove the foreign body from the right ear; a wound of the tympanic membrane was established.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manabu Kaneko ◽  
Hiroaki Nozawa ◽  
Hirofumi Rokutan ◽  
Koji Murono ◽  
Tetsuo Ushiku ◽  
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Abstract Background Ectopic decidua is the presence of decidual tissue outside the uterus. Ectopic decidua of the appendix is a rare entity that can present with abdominal symptoms mimicking appendicitis. We report a case of a 39-year-old female patient at 27 weeks gestational age with a 2-day history of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Case presentation The patient was referred to our hospital with suspicion of either acute appendicitis or threatened rupture of the uterus, the latter of which was considered unlikely following close examination. Therefore, she underwent emergency appendectomy via laparotomy. Microscopic examination revealed decidual tissue with myxoid degeneration in the subserosal layer of the tip side of the appendix, without endometriosis, which was compatible with ectopic decidua (deciduosis). Conclusions Because it is extremely difficult to distinguish ectopic decidua of the appendix from acute appendicitis, even with various imaging modalities, we should be aware that ectopic decidua of the appendix is a differential diagnosis for acute appendicitis in pregnant women.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3476
Author(s):  
Washim F. Khan ◽  
Sandeep Jain ◽  
Yashwant S. Rathore ◽  
Sunil Chumber

Ingested foreign bodies usually pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract but few of them can cause symptoms. They can get stuck at acute angulations or narrow part of intestine and can perforate leading to localized to generalized peritonitis, collection or abscess formation. We describe a case of 59 year old gentleman who presented with pain in right iliac fossa with fever and a hard, tender lump. Initial investigation revealed a mass in right iliac fossa adherent to anterior abdominal was in right iliac fossa region with a foreign body inside. Patient was managed with exploratory laparotomy, removal of a fish bone from cacecum and limited right hemicolectomy. Fishbone perforation of caecum is a rare entity. Careful corroboration between patient’s presentation and radiological findings with a high index of suspicion is needed for pre-operative diagnosis.


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