Colorectal emergencies associated with penetrating or retained foreign bodies

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Yildiz S. Y., Kendirci M., AKBULUT S., Ciftci A., Turgut H. T., Hengirmen S.

WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, vol.8, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/1749-7922-8-25
  • Journal Name: WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Rectum, Foreign bodies, Erotica, Wounds and injuries, Operating rooms, MANAGEMENT, BODY, EXTRACTION, REMOVAL
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Foreign bodies in rectum and colon is an uncommon problem in surgical practice. Anal eroticism leads amongst etiologic factors. In some patients accidents or forceful application of foreign bodies are causative factors. This study was designed to describe our experience in diagnosis and treatment of this exciting clinical problem.