J Korean Soc Coloproctol.  2005 Oct;21(5):333-336.

Perforation of the Hepatic Flexure of Colon by an Ingested Toothbrush

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  • 1Department of Surgery, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea. Kimjhun@chonbuk.ac.kr

Abstract

A Foreign body in the gastrointestinal tract is a common clinical problem seen in all age groups and rarely produces symptoms. However, the foreign bodies should be removed if they produce symptoms or remain in the gastrointestinal tract. A 31-year-old man with schizophrenia ingested a 20-cm-sized toothbrush. It passed through the ileocecal valve and penetrated the hepatic flexure of the colon and liver. It was removed successfully by using a surgical procedure. We report this unusual case of colonic perforation by an ingested toothbrush and review the related literature.

Keyword

Foreign body ingestion; Toothbrush; Colonic perforation

MeSH Terms

Adult
Colon*
Foreign Bodies
Gastrointestinal Tract
Humans
Ileocecal Valve
Liver
Schizophrenia
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