Presentation
History of screw ingestion. Asymptomatic.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ingested foreign body - screw
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There is a metallic density pointed object in keeping with a screw projecting over the right iliac region. No signs of obstruction or perforation.
Case Discussion
In the present case, the history of screw ingestion was corroborated by the radiograph.
There are several possible complications of ingested sharp or pointed objects in the paediatric population (e.g. perforation).
In the present case, the patient was asymptomatic and the case was managed non-operatively. If the patient developed acute symptoms and/or signs of complications, then emergency operative treatment would be performed.
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