Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery
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J Laparoendosc Surg · Mar 1996
Case ReportsIntestinal perforation due to an ingested foreign body: laparoscopic management.
The authors report the case of a previously healthy 10-year-old boy who accidentally ingested a toothpick. He presented to the hospital 7 days after the incident with left lower quadrant abdominal pain and fever; there was evidence of localized peritoneal irritation by exam. He had mild leukocytosis. ⋯ Via a small suprapubic incision the sigmoid was delivered and repaired. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged home 2 days after the procedure. Laparoscopic exploration can be diagnostic and therapeutic in the management of ingested foreign bodies with suspected intestinal perforation.