Abstract:Intentional foreign body ingestion is the phenomenon wherein one swallows a non-digestible object with the intent to cause self-injury. It is intentional in adult patients with a positive psychiatric history and can be a recurrent issue. Although the incidence of this condition is increasing, there are few existing articles on the subject that highlight its importance. This case report aims to present a unique patient encounter to emphasize the multispecialty approach required for management and provide an ove… Show more
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