Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3548-3554
Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3548
Colon perforation with severe peritonitis caused by erotic toy insertion and treated using vacuum-assisted closure: A case report
Cheng-You Lin, Ta-Wei Pu
Cheng-You Lin, Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
Cheng-You Lin, Department of Surgery, Taichung Armed Force General Hospital, Taichung 411, Taiwan
Ta-Wei Pu, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital Songshan branch, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 105, Taiwan
Author contributions: Lin CY collected data and drafted the case report; Pu TW provided expert opinions and made revisions; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Cheng-You Lin, MD, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, No. 348 Sec. 2, Zhongshan Road, Taiping District, Taichung City, Taipei 114, Taiwan. xup6billy@gmail.com
Received: February 25, 2024
Revised: April 19, 2024
Accepted: May 6, 2024
Published online: June 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This study highlights a case of rectal perforation due to a foreign body insertion, leading to severe peritonitis due to delayed presentation. The innovative use of vacuum-assisted closure resulted in successful wound healing with no complications, emphasizing its potential effectiveness in managing such cases.