Endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis of foreign bodies of the colon and rectum

Although the ingestion of foreign bodies is a common clinical problem, severe complications such as perforation are rare and occur in less than 1% of cases. Different types of foreign bodies and the various affected regions within the gastrointestinal tract make foreign body ingestion a complex enti...

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Published inRevista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) Vol. 62; no. 9; pp. 818 - 821
Main Authors Rodrigues, Fabio Gontijo, Campos, João Batista, Silva, Giovanna DA, Wexner, Steven D
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil 01.12.2016
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Colon - diagnostic imaging
Endosonography - methods
Foreign Bodies - complications
Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging
Granuloma, Foreign-Body - diagnostic imaging
Granuloma, Foreign-Body - etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Rectum - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Although the ingestion of foreign bodies is a common clinical problem, severe complications such as perforation are rare and occur in less than 1% of cases. Different types of foreign bodies and the various affected regions within the gastrointestinal tract make foreign body ingestion a complex entity, with a wide range of presentation requiring different diagnostic modalities. We report two cases of patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound for evaluation of sub-epithelial lesions consisting of foreign body granulomas in the colon and rectum. Colorectal foreign body granuloma is a rare complication after accidental ingestion. Endoscopic ultrasound can be a useful diagnostic tool and can avoid the need for more invasive procedures.
ISSN:0104-4230
1806-9282
0104-4230
DOI:10.1590/1806-9282.62.09.818