A fatal perforation of the distal ileum from an ingested fish bone: A case report

• Published in: International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 96; p. 107331
• Main Authors: Munasinghe, B.M., Karunatileke, C.T., Rajakaruna, R.A.R.M.L.N., Senevirathne, P.S.M.B., Dhanuksha, D.C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Case Report; Faecal peritonitis; Fishbone; Gastrointestinal foreign body; Ileal perforation; Fishbone; Ileal perforation; Faecal peritonitis; Gastrointestinal foreign body

Foreign body-induced perforations of the ileum are rare consequences among adults. This is a case report of a delayed presentation of an ileal perforation and concurrent faecal peritonitis presented as an acute abdomen, resultant from an ingested fishbone, which led to fatality despite urgent laparo...