Migration of an Ingested Needle to the Mesentery, Causing Intestinal Necrosis

Abstract

A case of an intra-abdominal sharp foreign body with migration to the mesentery vessels, causing intestinal necrosis in a 20-year-old patient is presented. Emergency surgery with 75 cm small bowel resection was performed.

Key Words:

• Foreign body ingestion
• small bowel necrosis
• mesenteric artery
• arterial trauma

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E. Ergul

Dr. E. Ergul, M.D. Ankara Ataturk Teaching and Research Hospital General Surgery Department Bilkent, 06800, Ankara/Turkey Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] GSM: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]