Accidental ingestion of a Veirs rod.
We present a case of a young child whose canalicular laceration was repaired with a Veirs rod. The repair was likely successful. However, some time between four and six weeks postoperative, the rod slid down the nasolacrimal duct and was ingested. Its presence in the digestive tract was verified by radiographic studies. No untoward problems ensued.
D002648:Child; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*