An asymptomatic perforation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by ingestion of foreign body: A case report
Qiang Wang,
Shujie Cheng,
Xuejiao Zhang
et al.
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageIngestion of foreign bodies is very common in clinical practice. However, gastrointestinal perforation caused by a foreign body is rare, as most foreign bodies can pass the alimentary tract spontaneously or be removed endoscopically. Ingesting a foreign body causes gastrointestinal tract perforation in less than 1% of cases that require surgery. In the past, the literature about gastrointestinal tract perforation caused by foreign bodies had been widely reported worldwide. However, the case… Show more
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