‘Radish’ in the rectum

Authors

  • Shanta Bir Maharjan Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • K Manandhar Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • A Joshi Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • D Lamichhane Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • JN Shah Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

Keywords:

Foreign Body, Perforation, Radish, Rectum

Abstract

A 38 years male was referred to our hospital for sigmoidoscopy and removal of foreign body from rectum. Patient gave history of insertion of ‘radish’ through his anus. He developed pain, distension, vomiting and obstipation next day. On presentation abdomen was board like rigid and distended. He underwent emergency laparotomy and removal of radish from pelvis. He had eventful post operative days. He didn’t disclose why he inserted radish into his rectum!

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Published

2011-12-31

How to Cite

Maharjan, S. B., Manandhar, K., Joshi, A., Lamichhane, D., & Shah, J. (2011). ‘Radish’ in the rectum. Journal of General Practice and Emergency Medicine of Nepal, 2(03), 77–79. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/jgpemn/article/view/89409

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 03 (2011)

Section

Case Reports/Case Series

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