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June 18, 2026International Journal of Surgery Global HealthOpen Access

Clinical and radiological evaluation of a large rectal foreign body with spontaneous expulsion

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SLSamiksha LamichhaneB.P. Koirala Institute of Health SciencesSKSuraj KCB.P. Koirala Institute of Health SciencesSWSaurav WagleB.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

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Implication

Case report finds spontaneous expulsion of large rectal foreign body in a male, suggesting minimally invasive management may suffice.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the clinical and radiological aspects of a large rectal foreign body and its spontaneous expulsion.
  • Presented a case of a 51-year-old male with a rectal foreign body inserted by a friend under alcohol influence
  • Assessment included thorough clinical history and examination
  • Imaging was employed to determine the foreign body characteristics and complications.
  • Foreign body, approximately 25 cm in length, was spontaneously expelled in the emergency department without complications.
  • The case highlights the need for thorough clinical evaluation in RFB cases.
  • Most rectal foreign bodies can be managed transanally, avoiding surgical intervention.

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Lamichhane et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338cf6630953a74978e135https://doi.org/10.1097/gh9.0000000000000628
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