Citation

Al Shaaibi R, Al Waili I. Oman Med. J. 2021; 36(3).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Oman Medical Specialty Board)

DOI

10.5001/OMJ.2021.35

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Foreign body ingestion is one of the most common presenting complaints in the emergency room. Psychiatric patients that present with an unusual ingested object are frequently associated with the intention of suicide, especially if they have a history of recurrent foreign body ingestion. Radiographic films help in locating the site and predicting the complications. The best method of object retrieval is dependent on many factors and decisions made for the best of patient safety to minimize expected complications. This is a case report of a patient who presented with unusual foreign body ingestion. © 2021, Oman Medical Specialty Board. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; suicide; female; case report; suicidal ideation; schizophrenia; patient safety; Emergency Service, Hospital; clinical article; mental deficiency; foreign body; Article; gastrostomy; laparoscopy; Foreign Bodies; fluoroscopy; Patient Safety; X-Ray Film