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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mirza, Bilal, Ijaz, Lubna, Sheikh, Afzal
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3160050/