Small Bowel Obstruction due to Foreign Body Ingestion in an Autistic Child

Authors

  • Rajesh Poudel Department of Surgery Universal College of Medical Sciences & Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa
  • Samir Shrestha Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v7i2.27146

Keywords:

Autism, Foreign body, Ingestion, Obstruction

Abstract

 The pica phenomenon is common in patients with behavioral and developmental disorders, particularly autism. Most ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal system spontaneously and without complication. Small bowel obstruction is an uncommon complication of ingested foreign body. Herein, we present the case of an autistic child who was operated for peritonitis due to an unusual foreign body.

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Published

2019-12-31

How to Cite

Poudel, R., & Shrestha, S. (2019). Small Bowel Obstruction due to Foreign Body Ingestion in an Autistic Child. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 7(2), 82–84. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v7i2.27146

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Case Reports

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