Ghimire, Subash and Suwal, Kriti and Yang, Tsujung and Khan, Hafiz and Lincoln, Matthew (2020) Repetitive Sharps Ingestion and Challenges with Retrieval and Prevention. European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 7 (10). pp. 1-3. ISSN ISSN: 2284-2594
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Abstract
Introduction: Recurrent deliberate sharp foreign body ingestion is associated with frequent hospitalizations and a high risk of complications, including perforation and peritonitis. These patients require urgent care. In addition, removal of foreign bodies can be challenging. Case Description: We describe the case of a patient with borderline personality disorder who was admitted multiple times with sharps ingestion and presented challenges with her care.Conclusion: Our case highlights the cause of recurrent sharps ingestion and provides recommendations on the retrieval of sharp foreign bodies and prevention.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Sharps, ingestion, endoscopy, psychiatry |
| Subjects: | 600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate 600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) 600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) > 616 Malattie (classificare qui la Clinica medica, la medicina basata sull'evidenza, la Medicina interna, la Medicina sperimentale) |
| Depositing User: | Marina Spanti |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Dec 2021 13:44 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Dec 2021 13:44 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/21028 |
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