An unusual presentation of toothpick penetration of colon.
This case report presents the delayed unusual presentation of plastic toothpick penetrating transverse colon 3 months after ingestion with localized peritonitis. Role of omentum "policeman of abdomen" for salvage is highlighted. Careful observation and long-term lookup for any neglected ingested foreign body are stressed. The delayed presentation can be sometimes proving as a surgical emergency.
Department of Surgery, SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
Imtiaz
I
Wani
Shamima A
SA
Wani
Shabir
S
Mir
Khursheed
K
Parra