Acute appendicitis caused by foreign body ingestion

Kim, Joo Heung; Lee, Dae Sup; Kim, Kwang Min

doi:10.4174/astr.2015.89.3.158

Cited by 23 publications

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“…Several studies have proposed that coins are the most frequently ingested foreign body in children [12, 13]. Button batteries are also commonly ingested foreign bodies in children, with one study estimating 2519 battery ingestion-related emergency department visits each year in children under 18 years of age [14].…”

Section: Epidemiology and The Types Of Foreign Bodiesmentioning

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Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies in the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Review of the Literature

Bekkerman

Sachdev

Andrade³

et al. 2016

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

126

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Foreign body ingestion is a common diagnosis that presents in emergency departments throughout the world. Distinct foreign bodies predispose to particular locations of impaction in the gastrointestinal tract, commonly meat boluses in the esophagus above a preexisting esophageal stricture or ring in adults and coins in children. Several other groups are at high risk of foreign body impaction, mentally handicapped individuals or those with psychiatric illness, abusers of drugs or alcohol, and the geriatric population. Patients with foreign body ingestion typically present with odynophagia, dysphagia, sensation of having an object stuck, chest pain, and nausea/vomiting. The majority of foreign bodies pass through the digestive system spontaneously without causing any harm, symptoms, or necessitating any further intervention. A well-documented clinical history and thorough physical exam is critical in making the diagnosis, if additional modalities are needed, a CT scan and diagnostic endoscopy are generally the preferred modalities. Various tools can be used to remove foreign bodies, and endoscopic treatment is safe and effective if performed by a skilled endoscopist.

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Section: Epidemiology and The Types Of Foreign Bodiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The prevalence of acute appendicitis due to foreign body ingestion is 0.0005% [13]. Appendicitis secondary to foreign object ingestion has been reported in cases of swallowed air gun pellets, razorblades, screws, and other metallic objects [30].…”

Section: Complications Of Foreign Body Impactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies in the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Review of the Literature

Bekkerman

Sachdev

Andrade³

et al. 2016

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

126

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“…Since foreign bodies in the appendix are rare, management approach remains debated [1, 3]. After ingestion of a potentially hazardous foreign object, there should be an immediate attempt to harvest it via gastroscopy [9]. If this fails, careful follow up consisting of weekly X-rays and constant surveillance is recommended [1].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A nail in the appendix, accidental discovery on an asymptomatic patient

Cevallos

Molina²,

Aguayo

et al. 2019

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

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Inadvertent ingestion of foreign bodies is a common condition within clinical practice. It rarely produces any symptoms. The diagnosis is difficult since most patients do not recall having swallowed any object. Needles, pins, keys, nails and bones are among the most commonly ingested foreign bodies. Severe complications are uncommon, but if present they can put patients’ lives at risk. Although extremely rare, the ingested foreign body may end lodging in the appendix, posing a challenge for the clinical team. Once the exact location of the object is confirmed, the extraction of the foreign object must be performed to avoid complications. The present report describes a case of a young adult patient, who presented to the emergency room after a routine medical examination. A 30 mm metallic nail was discovered in the tip of the appendix. After a failed endoscopic approach an appendectomy was performed, and the patient underwent a complete recovery.

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“…[41] Acute appendicitis following FBI has also reported. [42] Laparoscopy can be used to safely and successfully remove foreign objects, as well as to treat complications, such as the repair of perforations caused by FBI, and to drain abscesses. [43] There are currently no guidelines for the management FBI.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%