A case of endoscopic combined oval forceps removal of a rectal smooth curved-surface foreign body

A 35-year-old male patient was admitted due to a self-inserted rectal foreign body for 1 day. The foreign body is silicone material. Abdominal CT showed a rectal foreign body and no evidence of perforation ([Fig. 1] a–c). After admission, endoscopic foreign body removal was performed. Inserting the gastroscope transanally into the rectum, a red smooth curved-surface foreign body was visualized ([Fig. 2] a), measuring approximately 5.7 cm × 4.7 cm ([Video 1]). Repeated application of snare, rat-tooth forceps, and lithotripter inner cores to remove the foreign body failed due to the smooth, curved surface of the foreign body. So, we applied endoscopic combined oval forceps ([Fig. 3]) to clamp and fix the foreign body, which was large and slippery, and slipped out during transanal retraction; a small amount of silicone-like debris was clamped down. The foreign body slips off and bounces back to the rectosigmoid junction. Rubber gloves were placed above the foreign body to prevent it from advancing to the sigmoid colon. The gastroscope crosses over the foreign body and pulls it to the lower rectum after flipping the endoscope. Finally, we adjusted the angle of the oval forceps, firmly clamped the foreign body, and successfully extracted it through slow rotation and traction. The rectal mucosa was slightly damaged without bleeding or perforation ([Fig. 4]). The patient recovered well and was discharged 2 days after the operation. Follow-up 1 week after the operation, no significant discomfort was observed.