Trans-abdominal penetration by foreign bodies causing bowel injury is uncommon. We present a case of injury to the caecum caused by deliberate trans-abdominal placement of hand sewing needles. The patient was managed successfully by urgent laparotomy with right hemicolectomy and primary anastomosis.
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