title: Decorative crystal balls causing intestinal perforation.
abstract: Crystal jelly balls are used for decorative purpose in homes and offices. They swell on contact with water. We managed a patient with a clinical diagnosis of acute abdomen. At surgery, there was fecal peritonitis and three ileal perforations caused by previously ingested decorative crystal balls.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital and The Institute of Child Health, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors: Bilal
authors: B
authors: Mirza
authors: Lubna
authors: L
authors: Ijaz
authors: Afzal
authors: A
authors: Sheikh