Betel nut ingestion causing acute intestinal obstruction in an Adult – An Unusual Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Foreign body ingestion is a common clinical problem in children but is relatively uncommon in adults. Here we present a case of 35 year old female who came with features of acute intestinal obstruction. Patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and the cause for the obstruction has been found to betel nut (Areca Nut). On enquiry during post-operative period, patient gave us history of chewing betel nut and swallowing it accidentally. Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies in adults is uncommon and if the foreign bodies are large enough, most of the times they require surgical intervention.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Ramnath G, Dr Ramesh Kumar Korumilli, Dr Muvva Sri Harsha, Dr Amulya Kanmathareddy, Dr Pavan Kumar S, Dr Ashish P
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- DOI 10.9790/0853-1802161719.
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