TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Ingestion of metallic rods and needles
JO  - Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons -- Pakistan : JCPSP
A1  - Khan, A. S.
A1  - Ali, Usman
SP  - 305
EP  - 306
VL  - 16
IS  - 4
N2  - Foreign bodies in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) are not very rare. This case describes a patient purposefully swallowing metallic objects. These were five iron rods ranging 4-5 inches in length, and two needles. One of the rod perforated duodenum and was found in pelvic cavity upon exploration. The rest of the rods were in small gut and stomach.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1022-386X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/4.2006/JCPSP.305306
ID  - ref1
ER  -