scholarly journals Pencil spring ingestion in a neonate- a rare occurrence with cecal perforation: A case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kamran ◽  
Saleem Ullah Khan ◽  
Muhammad Saleem ◽  
Asif Iqbal ◽  
Imran Hashim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Unstable Condition ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Cecal Perforation ◽  
Covering Stoma ◽  
Operative Findings

Background: Foreign body (FB) ingestion is relatively common in the pediatric population. However, it is a rare occurrence in neonates and intestinal perforation due to ingested FB is once in a blue moon event. Case Presentation: Here we present a case of accidental FB ingestion by a neonate leading to a rare complication. The patient was received in vitally unstable condition and exploratory laparotomy was performed after initial resuscitation. The intra-operative findings included perforation of the cecum, which was repaired with a covering stoma. The postoperative period was uneventful, and stoma was reversed later. Conclusion: Foreign body ingestion is possible in neonates, though very rare, and can lead to fatal complications If not detected and treated in time.

scholarly journals Nasopharyngeal hirudiniasis: a hidden culprit—a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Agarwal ◽  
Nimish Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Natural Water ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Endoscopic Examination ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Case Presentation

Abstract Background Leech infestation in the nose or nasopharyngeal region is a rare occurrence. The most common known cause is drinking water from natural water sources like ponds and rivers. Its hidden location of attachment in the nasopharynx and its uncommon occurrence make it easy to miss during diagnosis. Case presentation We present a case of a 61-year-old male patient with recurrent unilateral epistaxis without any apparent cause. He was diagnosed with leech infestation in the nasopharynx on endoscopic examination. This article reports the management of nasopharyngeal leech infestation and safety measures for this animate foreign body retrieval. Conclusion A vigilant approach, thorough history, and examination are a must. Though leeches are simple to remove most of the time, certain necessary precaution should be kept in mind for better management and prevention of further complications.

scholarly journals Diagnosis and Management of a Postpyloric Foreign Body Causing Small Bowel Obstruction in an Infant

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 117954761771924
Author(s):  
Victoria Bradford ◽  
Marissa Vadi ◽  
Harmony Carter
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
History Of

Foreign body ingestion is a common occurrence in the pediatric population and most ingestions resolve with little morbidity. Although radiopaque objects are easily identified on biplane radiographs, radiolucent objects may elude detection, delaying diagnosis. We report a case of a healthy 10-month-old infant who presented with a 5-day history of postprandial vomiting and imaging consistent with small bowel obstruction. On exploratory laparotomy, she was discovered to have a postpyloric foreign body requiring removal through an enterotomy.

scholarly journals Atypical Presentation of Intestinal Intussusception Caused by Insidious Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Bowel Wall

2017 ◽  
Vol 102 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 345-350
Author(s):  
Shuo Dong ◽  
Xiaoying Xie ◽  
Linsheng Zhao ◽  
Guanghua Pei
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor ◽  
Bowel Wall ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Intestinal Intussusception ◽  
Chinese Girl ◽  
Operative Findings

Introduction: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare but real tumor, which is histologically characterized by myofibroblastic spindle cells proliferation with inflammatory infiltrate. The lung is the most common affected organ, and extrapulmonary IMTs are less common. However, IMT seldom presents in the gastrointestinal tract, and intussusception is a rare complication of this tumor. Case presentation: We documented this rare case of a 12-year-old Chinese girl presenting with abdominal pain. The clinical and radiologic impression was bowel intussusception and bowel obstruction. No sign of abdominal mass was found before surgery, neither physical examination nor radiologic images. Operative findings revealed intestinal intussusception secondary to a little mass. Histopathlogic evaluation of this mass revealed IMT. Conclusion: In conclusion, IMT may present with bowel intussusception. However, at the intestinal location, the tumor may be found as an abdominal mass or may be insidious; hence, detailed history, physical examination, and imaging studies are necessary for early recognition and diagnosis.

scholarly journals Push Enteroscopy Guided Removal of a Sharp Foreign Body from the Midjejunum in a Child

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 170-172
Author(s):  
Sridhar Sundaram ◽  
Suprabhat Giri ◽  
Biswaranjan Patra ◽  
Harish Darak ◽  
Shobna Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Push Enteroscopy ◽  
Foreign Body Removal ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Small Intestinal ◽  
Sharp Foreign Body

Abstract Background The majority of foreign bodies entering the small intestine are passed spontaneously. However, in case of a sharp object, its removal is an urgency due to a higher risk of intestinal perforation, and endoscopic intervention is an appropriate management strategy as surgery is associated with greater morbidity. Although enteroscopy is the standard practice for the removal of a foreign body in the small intestine, gastroduodenoscopy may be used for small intestinal foreign body removal. Case Presentation We describe here the case of a 21-month-old child in whom a 5-cm, sharp-pointed nail in the midjejunum was removed successfully by a gastroduodenoscopy. This case highlights the difficulties in the removal of a sharp foreign body in a pediatric patient and the use of push enteroscopy. Conclusion Gastroduodenoscopy can be used for the removal of a foreign body in the small intestine in pediatric population in a resource-limited setup by performing push enteroscopy.

scholarly journals What is beyond Salmonella gastroenteritis? A case of acute pancreatitis complicating Salmonella infection in a child: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salwa Al Kaabi ◽  
Aysha Al Kaabi ◽  
Hasa Al Nuaimi
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Stool Culture ◽  
Salmonella Infection ◽  
Significant Elevation ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Severe Systemic Disease

Abstract Background Salmonella infection presents itself in a wide variety of ways, ranging from mild self-limited illness to severe systemic disease with multiorgan involvement. Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a very rare complication that is associated with Salmonella infection, especially among the pediatric population. Case presentation A five-year-old boy presented with a two-day fever and experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The boy was admitted as a case of acute gastroenteritis, and Salmonella was found in his stool culture. The severity of his abdominal pain during his hospital stay indicated the possibility of AP. A clinical examination and blood workup were performed and showed significant elevation in amylase and lipase, which confirmed the diagnosis of AP. Conclusion Although abdominal pain is a common presentation of Salmonella infection, the possibility of AP must be considered when the pain is severe and the characteristics of the pain are suggestive of AP. Herein, we report a case of AP complicating Salmonella infection in an immunocompetent child.

scholarly journals Appendicitis-Like Picture Induced by Foreign Body in a 2-Year-Old Boy

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sadi A. Abukhalaf ◽  
Rami A. Misk ◽  
Hussam I. Alzeerelhouseini ◽  
Ismaeel M. Irziqat ◽  
Abdulrahman H. Asaferah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Perforated Appendicitis ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
High Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Cecal Perforation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Inflammatory Changes

Background and Aim. Appendicitis is unusual in toddlers and foreign body- (FB-) induced appendicitis is rare. We present a FB-induced appendicitis in a toddler with no suggestive history of FB ingestion. Case Presentation. A 2-year-old healthy boy presented to the emergency department with irritability for 3 days duration associated with fever of 39°C, nausea, anorexia, and vomiting. There was no history of foreign body ingestion. The abdomen was distended and diffusely tender. An abdominal ultrasound (US) was suggestive of perforated appendicitis with appendicular mass formation. An abdominal X-ray showed a pin-like foreign body in the abdomen. An emergent appendectomy was performed. Intraoperatively, a sealed small cecal perforation was noticed. A 5 cm pin-like metallic foreign body was found to obstruct the appendicular lumen. The appendix was grossly normal without inflammatory changes. Conclusion. FB-induced perforations or appendicitis albeit in patients with no history of FB ingestion or infants and toddlers need a high clinical suspicion to prevent the delay in diagnosis and the subsequent complications.

scholarly journals Spontaneous vaginoperitoneal fistula as a rare complication of carcinoma ovary: a case report

2022 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarang Preet Kaur ◽  
Sangeeta Bhasin ◽  
Asmita M. Rathore
Keyword(s):  
Coming Out ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Ovarian Neoplasm ◽  
Fistula Formation ◽  
Uterovaginal Prolapse ◽  
Debulking Surgery ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Interval Debulking Surgery ◽  
Carcinoma Ovary

Abstract Background Spontaneous vaginoperitoneal fistula formation in a case of carcinoma ovary is a very rare occurrence and has never been reported. Case presentation A 55-year-old postmenopausal lady presented with complaints of abdominal distention and mass coming out of the vagina for the last 10 days. On examination, she had tense ascites, uterovaginal prolapse and hard, fixed mass felt anteriorly on per-rectal examination. Biochemical investigations and radiological imaging suggested advanced stage ovarian neoplasm. She was planned for neoadjuvant chemotherapy. During the second cycle of chemotherapy, she developed spontaneous vaginoperitoneal fistula which was confirmed on exploratory laparotomy where interval debulking surgery was performed in collaboration with gastro-surgeons on a semi-emergency basis. The postoperative course was uneventful. Conclusion Spontaneous vaginoperitoneal fistula is a rare complication and should be kept in mind while managing advanced ovarian neoplasm.

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 ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Fistula Formation ◽  
Uneventful Recovery ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Magnet Ingestion ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

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.

scholarly journals Hiatal hernia as a late complication after gastrectomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-76
Author(s):  
Svoronos C ◽  
Dannenberg S ◽  
Eder FR ◽  
Meyer FR
Keyword(s):  
Hiatal Hernia ◽  
Total Gastrectomy ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Late Complication ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bowel Occlusion ◽  
Tomography Scan

Introduction: Hiatal hernia is an extremely rare complication after total gastrectomy. Case presentation: An 80-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, and orthopnoea. He had a history of total gastrectomy with a Roux-en-Y reconstruction five years before. An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a right hemithorax herniation with small bowel occlusion. Exploratory laparotomy showed volvulus of the small intestine in the hiatal hernia. Conclusions: Hiatal hernia is a rare complication after gastrectomy but early detection and treatment are important to avoid dismal outcomes.

scholarly journals Delayed bowel perforation after instilling over warmed peritoneal dialysate

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueli Lai ◽  
Mingming Nie ◽  
Xiaodong Xu ◽  
Yuanjie Chen ◽  
Zhiyong Guo
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Bowel Perforation ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis Patient ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Abdominal Organs ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Dialysis Solution ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Abstract Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a safe and home-based treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The direct thermal damage of abdominal organs is very rare. Case presentation We report a peritoneal dialysis patient presented abdominal pain and feculent effluent 3 weeks after he instilled hot dialysis solution. In spite of emergency exploratory laparotomy and active treatment, the patient died of septic shock. Biopsy revealed necrosis and perforation of the intestines. Conclusions Delayed bowel perforation by hot fluid is very rare. Standardized performance is of the first importance for peritoneal dialysis patients.

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