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Observational Study
. 2017 Mar-Apr;38(2):80-83.
doi: 10.11138/gchir/2017.38.2.080.

Ingestion of foreign bodies among prisoners: a ten years retrospective study at University Hospital of Southern Italy

A Volpi, R Laforgia, C Lozito, A Panebianco, C Punzo, P Ialongo, G Carbotta, M G Sederino, M Minafra, A Paterno, N Palasciano
Observational Study

Ingestion of foreign bodies among prisoners: a ten years retrospective study at University Hospital of Southern Italy

A Volpi et al. G Chir. 2017 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Introduction: We studied 21 episodes of ingestion of foreign bodies (IFO) among 15 prisoners.

Patients and methods: Rectrospective research in pts admitted to emergency from June 2005 to May 2105. Ingestion, management and pts outcome were analyzed. Prisoners with previous esophagogastroduodenal disease were excluded.

Results: All pts were males and ingestions were intentional. Esophagogastroduoduenoscopy (EGDS) was performed in 10pts (8 cases with successful removal, 1 case we did not find anything e 1 of unsuccessful EGDS, that required emergency surgey. 9 pts rejected EGDS: in 2 pts were not necessary.Among the 9 pts that rejected EGDS, 5 discharged voluntary. No mortality neither morbidity. Only 1 pt required surgery.The IFO were 34 (23 sharp, 6 flat,5 indefined). We did not observe any food bolus impaction. Multiple ingestion was found in 11 pts. Recurrent episodes were found in 4 pts.

Discussion: Almost all episodes can be treated conservatively with observation and endoscopy but the management of this pts has a financial impact on healthcare cost and on security costs. Prevention strategies are important to predict patient group at high risk for recurrent IFO.

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All authors declare that there are any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose. All authors haven’t got any financial relationships with any pharmaceutical or device company. No funds were involved in raising money for profit.

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Multiple ingestion of various type of foreign objects in a young prisoner with psicosis.
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