Removal of a large foreign body in the rectosigmoid colon by colonoscopy using gastrolith forceps

World J Clin Cases. 2016 May 16;4(5):135-7. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v4.i5.135.

Abstract

Rectal foreign bodies are man-made injury that occurs occasionally. The management depends on its depth and the consequence it caused. We here report a case of rectal foreign body (a glass bottle measuring about 38 mm × 75 mm) which was located 13-15 cm from the anus. The patient had no sign of perforation, and we managed to remove it using endoscopy with gastrolith forceps.

Keywords: Endoscopy; Foreign body; Gastrolith forceps; Rectosigmoid; Removal.

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  • Case Reports