Table 1 Characteristics, localization, type of extraction of rectal foreign bodies
From: Colorectal emergencies associated with penetrating or retained foreign bodies
Patient | Transanal extraction | Laparatomy | |
|---|---|---|---|
(n=30) | (n = 23) | (n = 7) | |
Type of foreign body | |||
Glass | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Bottle | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Metal object | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Vibrator | 2 | 2 | |
Toilet Bush | 1 | 1 | |
Localisation in rectum | |||
Proximal (%) | 2 (8) | - | 2 |
Distal (%) | 23 (92) | 23 | 3 |
Other* | 5 | 3 | |