Chicken Bone Perforation of Duodenum

Abstract

Ingestion of foreign bodies is a common clinical problem encountered commonly in children and elderly people wearing dentures. It is rarely seen in adults. Complications due to ingested bone fragments are not common and preoperative diagnosis remains a challenge. We report a successful endoscopic management of a chicken bone piece which was perforating the duodenum. This case illustrates the importance of early diagnosis of foreign body and emphasizes the role of therapeutic endoscopy.