Rectal Salami

This is the authors' abstract. We don't add key points for this paper.

SUMMARY We present the case of a 63‐year‐old man who had inserted a salami into his anal canal for sexual stimulation – the commonest reason for inserting foreign bodies – and who subsequently required a laparotomy for its removal. This common surgical problem requires a thorough medical history, an examination and the use of radiographs for management. Current techniques for removal of such objects are discussed.