Retention of foreign body in the gut can be a sign of congenital obstructive anomaly: a case report
2008
Retention of foreign body in the gut can indicate a congenital issue
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Subudhi Pravas Chandra, Singh Shivaram Prasad, Meher Chudamani, Agrawal Omprakash
Primary Institution: SCB Medical College
Hypothesis
Retention of foreign objects in the gut may suggest a congenital obstructive anomaly.
Conclusion
The case emphasizes that a foreign body in a child's gut should raise suspicion of a congenital obstruction.
Supporting Evidence
- Retention of foreign objects in the gut is often due to congenital anomalies.
- An annular pancreas was discovered during surgery, which caused the obstruction.
- The child had symptoms for 15 months before proper diagnosis.
- Repeated imaging showed the foreign body but did not initially indicate the underlying issue.
Takeaway
If a child swallows something and it gets stuck in their belly, it might mean there's a problem with how their belly is built.
Methodology
The case involved a 32-month-old boy who underwent surgery after imaging suggested a foreign body obstruction.
Limitations
The case highlights the lack of proper pre-operative investigations and the initial misdiagnosis.
Participant Demographics
A 32-month-old boy.
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