title: Colonic Foreign Body Retrieval Using a Modified TAMIS Technique with Standard Instruments and Trocars.
abstract: Background. Reports of retained colorectal foreign bodies (CFBs) are no longer considered uncommon. We present a case where a retained CFB was retrieved using a modified TAMIS technique using standard instruments and trocars. Case Report. A 52-year-old man presented with a CFB. We report our technique of extraction with standard laparoscopic instruments without specialized access platforms. Conclusions. This modified TAMIS technique is well suited for resource poor environments because it requires no specialized equipment, platforms, or additional skill sets compared to conventional laparoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
authors.forename: Shamir O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Cawich
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
authors.forename: Fawwaz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mohammed
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Spence
authors.affiliation: The Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery, 661 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Albert
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
authors.forename: Vijay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Naraynsingh