Endoscopy-assisted Removal of a Large Rectal Foreign Body by the Valsalva Maneuver

Korean J Gastroenterol. 2020 Jul 25;76(1):42-45. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2020.76.1.42.

Abstract

Although not as common as foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract, rectal foreign body insertion is often encountered in emergency departments. The diverse types of rectal foreign bodies have led to various removal methods. When removing a foreign body, the first thing to consider is which method is the least invasive and safest for the patient. This paper reports the successful removal of a rectal foreign body from the rectum using the Valsalva maneuver without anesthesia in a patient.

Keywords: Endoscopy; Foreign bodies; Rectum; Valsalva maneuver.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colonoscopy / methods*
  • Foreign Bodies*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rectal Diseases / surgery*
  • Valsalva Maneuver