Decorative crystal balls causing intestinal perforation
Crystal jelly balls are used for decorative purpose in homes and offices. They swell on contact with water. We managed a patient with a clinical diagnosis of acute abdomen. At surgery, there was fecal peritonitis and three ileal perforations caused by previously ingested decorative crystal balls.
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3160050/ |