Sealed Duodenal Perforation by nail ingestion in a Child

Authors

  • Fatima Naumeri King Edward Medical university, Lahore.
  • Bilal Qayyum King Edward Medical University, Lahore.
  • Muhammad Sohaib Yousaf King Edward Medical University, Lahore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.343.14331

Keywords:

Children, Duodenal perforation, Nail ingestion, Foreign body.

Abstract

Unintentional foreign body ingestion is common among children. Normally, these ingested foreign bodies pass spontaneously and the rest can be removed endoscopically; only few ingested foreign bodies lead to complications and need surgical intervention. We are reporting a case of accidental nail ingestion in a 10-year-old child which led to a sealed perforation of duodenum. Operative management included primary duodenal repair after removal of nail. Post operative recovery was smooth and oral was started on day 5. We recommend that all ingested sharp and large foreign bodies should be removed endoscopically, if not passed spontaneously.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.343.14331

How to cite this:Naumeri F, Qayyum B, Yousaf MS. Sealed Duodenal Perforation by nail ingestion in a Child. Pak J Med Sci. 2018;34(3):764-766.

Author Biographies

Fatima Naumeri, King Edward Medical university, Lahore.

Assistant Professor, Pediatric surgery Department

Bilal Qayyum, King Edward Medical University, Lahore.

Post Graduate Student, Pediatric Surgery Department

Muhammad Sohaib Yousaf, King Edward Medical University, Lahore.

House Surgeon, Pediatric Surgery Department

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Published

2018-06-12

How to Cite

Naumeri, F., Qayyum, B., & Sohaib Yousaf, M. (2018). Sealed Duodenal Perforation by nail ingestion in a Child. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34(3). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.343.14331

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 3 (2018): May - June 2018

Section

Case Reports