title: Rectal salami.
abstract: We present the case of a 63-year-old man who had inserted a salami into his anal canal for sexual stimulation--the commonest reason for inserting foreign bodies--and who subsequently required a laparotomy for its removal. This common surgical problem requires a thorough medical history, an examination and the use of radiographs for management. Current techniques for removal of such objects are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Academic Surgical Unit, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Majed
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rosin
mesh_terms: D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012007:Rectum; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome