Medical treatment for a fish bone-induced ileal micro-perforation: A case report

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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2012; 18(41): 5994-5998
Published online Nov 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i41.5994

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Figure 1 An unenhanced abdominal computerized tomography image reveals a 26 mm in length radiopaque linear shadow in the distal ileum lodged into the thickened intestinal wall at both ends (black arrow). Minimal peritoneal contamination without pneumoperitoneum, or abscess formation is noted, which is consistent with signs of fish bone induced micro-perforation.

Citation: Kuo CC, Jen TK, Wen CH, Liu CP, Hsiao HS, Liu YC, Chen KH. Medical treatment for a fish bone-induced ileal micro-perforation: A case report. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18(41): 5994-5998
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v18/i41/5994.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v18.i41.5994