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Review
. 2012 Dec;25(4):214-8.
doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1329392.

Rectal foreign bodies: what is the current standard?

Kyle G Cologne  1 , Glenn T Ault
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Review

Rectal foreign bodies: what is the current standard?

Kyle G Cologne et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2012 Dec.

Abstract

Rectal foreign bodies represent a challenging and unique field of colorectal trauma. The approach includes a careful history and physical examination, a high index of suspicion for any evidence of perforation, a creative approach to nonoperative removal, and appropriate short-term follow-up to detect any delayed perforation.

Keywords: endoscopy; rectal foreign bodies; rectal perforation; rectal repair; rectal trauma; transanal approach.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Plain film of the abdomen of a patient evaluated for a rectal foreign body demonstrating no free air and the distal location of an aerosol can.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Algorithm for the treatment of rectal foreign bodies.
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