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Ingested razor blades

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Cry for help.

Patient Data:

Age: 40 years

Gender: Male

From the case: Ingested razor blades

Abdominal x-rays

Modality: X-ray

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Multiple metallic foreign bodies are noted in the upper abdomen.

Case Discussion:

This chap ingested 28 safety razor blades. Other than taking a long time to pass, no complications ensued. This is probably why they are called safety blades.

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