Toothpick perforation of the cecum presenting as right iliac fossa pain: report of a case and review of literature | [Rawal Medical Journal • 2011]

Author(s):

1. Taysir Nsour: Royal Medical Services, Prince Alibin Al Hussien Hospital, Amman, Jordan

2. Samer Al-Gzawi: Royal Medical Services, Prince Alibin Al Hussien Hospital, Amman, Jordan

3. Nidal AL-Soud: Royal Medical Services, Prince Alibin Al Hussien Hospital, Amman, Jordan

4. Amjad Maslamani: Royal Medical Services, Prince Alibin Al Hussien Hospital, Amman, Jordan

5. Mazen Al-Omari: Royal Medical Services, Prince Alibin Al Hussien Hospital, Amman, Jordan

Abstract:

We present a case of cecal perforation produced by miss-swallowing of a toothpick. The diagnosis was made at laparatomy for appendectomy. Review of literature showed that toothpick perforation is a rare cause of cecal perforation.

Page(s): 165-166

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Published: Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Year: 2011

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