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  Rectal Foreign Bodies
The large volume of prior literature on this subject is reviewed, with tabulation of 182 previous cases by type and number of objects recovered and with a discussion of patients' age distribution, history, complications and prognosis.
Rectal examination revealed a foreign body approximately 3 cm above the anal verge.
Biopsy specimens of the hemorrhagic rectal mucosa were performed and were negative on Ziehl-Neelson stains for mycobacterial or cryptosporidium infection.
www.well.com /user/cynsa/newbutt.html   (324 words)

  
  Foreign Objects: Encyclopedia of Children's Health   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
A smelly or bloody discharge from one nostril is a symptom of foreign bodies in the nose.
Treatment of any health problem related to a foreign body may include a psychiatric consultation if the doctor suspects that the swallowing or insertion of the foreign body is related to autism or mental retardation (in small children) or an eating or personality disorder (in adolescents).
Ingestion or insertion of foreign bodies in older children and adolescents is a matter of greater concern to parents, however, because it is much more likely to be intentional, to reflect the presence of an eating disorder or other psychiatric problem, to be a repeated behavior, and to result in serious bodily harm.
health.enotes.com /childrens-health-encyclopedia/foreign-objects   (2994 words)

  
 Greater Cincinnati Gastroenterology Association, Inc.
A common occurrence associated with esophageal stricture is food impaction of "foreign body" that interferes with swallowing and becomes very uncomfortable for the patient.
Foreign bodies that do not become lodged in the esophagus or small intestine are passed through the GI tract the same as food.
Often, foreign bodies are pieces of a bridge or dental devices that are swallowed accidentally and sometimes unknowingly.
www.cincygastro.com /foreign.html   (317 words)

  
 P - Prolapse - Anal, Rectal and Colon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
If the rectal tissue is not returned to its proper place in the body it will die, which usually results in the death of the pet.
Rectal prolapses occur because of chronic irritation in the rectal tissues.
Possible problems that contribute to rectal prolapse include intestinal parasites, enteritis from bacterial or viral causes, cancer, foreign body ingestion (burrs and bones cause the most problems in our practice), straining associated with delivering kittens, straining associated with bladder infections or feline lower urinary tract disease, congenital rectal problems, and inflammatory bowel disease.
www.vetinfo.com /cencyclopedia/ceprolapse.html   (1138 words)

  
 Rectal foreign body - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rectal foreign bodies are a common occurrence in hospital emergency rooms.
In general, large foreign bodies found in the rectum can be assumed to have been inserted through the anus, rather than reaching the rectum via the mouth.
Rectal foreign objects are also the subject of a number of urban legends.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rectal_foreign_body   (403 words)

  
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RECTAL FOREIGN BODIES BACKGROUND: Patients with rectal foreign bodies frequently present to the ED because of pain or inability to remove the object.
Rectal foreign bodies can be classified as either high-lying or low-lying depending upon their location relative to the rectosigmoid junction.
In the case of ingested foreign bodies which become lodged in the rectum, the usual etiologic objects are sunflower seeds, toothpicks or bones and the ingestion is typically unknown.
www.swcp.com /~tanman/ho/RectalForeignBody.txt   (1403 words)

  
 Rectal Prolapse - New Treatments, May 2, 2006
Rectal prolapse is likely an expression of aberrant physiological forces that cause the loss of natural anatomic relationships.
In early stages, rectal prolapse may be difficult to diagnose; it may occur only when the patient is seated on the toilet and straining, and it may be difficult to reproduce these conditions during an examination in the prone jackknife or left lateral examining positions.
The cause of recurrent rectal prolapse is not clear, but is presumed to be the same as the causative factors of the original prolapse.
www.ccspublishing.com /journals5a/rectal_prolapse.htm   (839 words)

  
 eMedicine - Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies : Article by Casey M Calkins, MD
Foreign bodies that lodge in the airway are discussed in Airway Foreign Body and are less common than GI foreign bodies.
Foreign bodies in the esophagus should be removed or manipulated into the stomach, as described in Surgical therapy.
For rectal foreign bodies, objects that are proximal to the rectosigmoid junction may be difficult to visualize with proctosigmoidoscopy and, as such, necessitate surgical removal via laparotomy.
www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2777.htm   (4163 words)

  
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Esophageal foreign bodies - Foreign body ingestion should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any child with a history of a choking, gagging, coughing, or vomiting episode who is subsequently undergoing evaluation for dysphagia, weight loss, fever, or airway symptoms.
- The foreign body is rotated to the largest diameter of the lumen for extraction; the esophagus, this is the coronal plane, in the larynx the sagittal plane.
In the postoperative care of a patient with an airway foreign body, use of steroids is indicated a.
www.utmb.edu /oto/Grand_Rounds_Earlier.dir/Foreign_Bodies_1991.txt   (2984 words)

  
 Laparoscopic assisted removal of rectal foreign body Bhanot Ashish, Patel GR, Bachani Mitesh, Gohil Vijayraj D - Indian ...
Rectal foreign bodies present are difficult to manage.
Although foreign bodies can be removed in the emergency department in about two out of three cases, some 10% still require a laparotomy and a diverting colostomy to remove the object or to treat bowel perforation.
The keys to adequate care for these patients are respect for their privacy, determination of the type and location of the foreign body and determination if removal can be performed in the emergency department.
www.indianjsurg.com /article.asp?issn=0972-2068;year=2006;volume=68;issue=4;spage=216;epage=218;aulast=Bhanot   (1236 words)

  
 Rectal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are swollen rectal veins in the anal and rectal area.
Rectal fissure: This is a tear in the lining of the rectum caused by the passage of hard stools.
In both hemorrhoids and rectal fissures, symptoms are generally improved with use of stool softeners and bulking agents, increasing fiber in the diet, pain control, and frequent warm water baths.
www.emedicinehealth.com /rectal_bleeding/page2_em.htm   (881 words)

  
 Commonly Used Words and Definitions
Foreign body: Coming from or having to do with another person or thing; not originating in the person or thing specified; not belonging; occurring in an abnormal situation in the living body and often introduced from the outside.
Rectal prolapse: Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus in varying degrees.
Wound: An injury to the body consisting of a laceration or breaking of the skin or mucous membrane usually by a hard object or instrument forcefully driven or applied; an opening made in the skin or a membrane of the body incidental to a surgical operation or procedure.
www.colonrectal.org /patientinfo/definitions/definitions.htm   (5342 words)

  
 Rectal Bleeding Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
The blood is transported throughout the body by the circulatory system.
Arterial blood is the means by which oxygen and nutrients are transported to tissues while venous blood is the means by which carbon dioxide and metabolic by-products are transported to the lungs and kidneys, respectively, for removal from the body.
For example, intermittent rectal bleeding, crampy abdominal pain and diarrhea can be symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
www.medicinenet.com /rectal_bleeding/glossary.htm   (5906 words)

  
 Colorectal Cancer
It is the cancer cell's ability to multiply continuously, invade normal tissue, and spread to other parts of the body (metastasize) that identifies it as malignant and potentially life threatening.
In the rectum, the challenge for the surgeon is to completely remove the rectal cancer and any affected surrounding tissue without damaging these other organs or their normal functions.
In colon and rectal cancers, stage is determined by the extent to which a cancer has penetrated the thickness of the bowel wall, the presence or absence of lymph node metastases (areas of spread), or by spread to distant organs such as the liver, lung, bone or other sites.
www.wehealny.org /services/cancer/colorectal/index.asp   (1875 words)

  
 Colorectal Foreign Body in a Previously Treated Case of Rectosigmoid Perforation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
A case of Colorectal foreign body in a previously treated case of recto sigmoid perforation is presented.
Variety of foreign bodies which have found their way into the rectum is hardly less remarkable than the ingenuity displayed in their removal.
Herewith a case of colorectal foreign body in a previously treated case of rectosigmoid perforation is presented.
www.bhj.org /journal/2004_4602_april/html/colorectal_181.htm   (993 words)

  
 Case report: A foreign body in the urethra
In a study of 17 patients treated for self-inserted urethral foreign bodies, the object was found to be palpable in all cases.
Self-insertion of urethral foreign bodies is a common phenomenon, and clinicians should expect to encounter this entity during their careers.
Urethral foreign bodies should be considered in the differential diagnosis for unexplained urinary symptoms, especially in patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions.
jaapa.com /issues/j20050901/articles/urethral0905.htm   (1681 words)

  
 Foreign objects
"Foreign" means "originating elsewhere" or simply "outside the body." Foreign bodies typically become lodged in the eyes, ears, nose, airways, and rectum of human beings.
Foreign bodies can be in hollow organs (like swallowed batteries) or in tissues (like bullets).
The foreign object will then either be pulled out or pushed into the stomach, depending on whether or not the physician thinks it will pass through the digestive tract on its own.
www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/foreign_objects.jsp   (1687 words)

  
 Foreign Body, Rectum Treatment: First Aid Information for Foreign Body, Rectum
As a general rule, most people who have a foreign object in their rectum that cannot be seen or felt outside the anus need to seek medical attention.
One of the big problems with trying to remove rectal foreign bodies is that there is a strong degree of suction between the object and the walls of the rectum.
This is done in order to be sure that there has not been any damage to the lining of the bowel, either from the initial insertion of the foreign body, or from attempts—both by the person at home and at the hospital—to remove the item.
firstaid.webmd.com /foreign_body_rectum_treatment_firstaid.htm   (524 words)

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