An Unusual Case of Sharp Metallic Foreign  Body Retrieval From Stomach: A Case Report

Dr. Parveen Kumar; Dr. Vikas Mittal; Dr. Nitin Goyal

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Volume : III, Issue : I, January - 2014

An Unusual Case of Sharp Metallic Foreign Body Retrieval From Stomach: A Case Report

Dr. Parveen Kumar, Dr. Vikas Mittal, Dr. Nitin Goyal

Abstract :

Ingestion of sharp foreign bodies is an unusual occurrence. . Intentional ingestions are more common in psychiatric patients(1,2). Removal of large sharp foreign bodies is recommended due to their potential of danger. Foreign bodies can be removed by endoscopy, laparoscopy or laparotomy