Migration of ingested sewing needle from within sigmoid colon to outside of the lumen

Abstract

Foreign body ingestion is a frequently observed condition in children. However, migration of an ingested foreign body from the gastrointestinal tract toward any abdominal organ is extremely rare. We report herein a case of a 2-year-old female patient in whom an ingested sewing needle was palpable by rectal examination and was determined to have migrated from within the sigmoid colon to outside of the lumen. The needle was surgically removed. In cases of foreign body ingestion, both physical examination and radiological follow-up should be performed.

Hijab Pin Ingestions

“…On the contrary, ingested sewing needles can transverse the mucosa into the peritoneal cavity. 16 Despite the uneventful clinical course we described herein, hijab pins in the GI tract carry a small but significant risk for serious complications. The most serious complications occurred in patients with no adequate followup who carried an impaled pin for several months.…”

Extra luminal migration of ingested fish bone to the spleen as an unusual cause of splenic rupture: Case report and literature review

“…Sharp FB, such as fish bones, chicken bones and needles [15] , are more prone to migrate outside the lumen if they are not removed early [16] , causing perforation of the gastrointestinal tract and dangerous complications.…”

Intestine perforation by an accidental ingested SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal swab; a case report

“…The intestine protects itself from perforation due to intrinsic ability; the mucosa enlarges the bowel wall at the point of contact, which leads to easier pass of the foreign body [3] . Nearly 80 to 90 % of swallowed foreign bodies evacuate via the rectum among healthy patients [9] . A perforation tends to happen in regions of acute angulation, such as an anastomosis, or in areas near intestinal adhesions or resections [10] .…”