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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 4/2018

01-04-2018 | Trick of the Trade

A novel technique for minimally invasive removal of a foreign body in the rectal wall

Authors: J. H. Wu, H. Y. Zhang, Y. Xia, L. Q. Jiang, Y. Yuan, S. G. Xu, P. Y. Zhou

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 4/2018

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A foreign body lodged in the rectum is not a common surgical emergency, and it is somewhat rare for a foreign body to penetrate the rectal wall [1], but if this does occur and the object is not removed in a timely manner, there can be a variety of serious consequences [2]. The removal of foreign bodies from the rectal wall poses a challenge to the surgeon. In this article, we introduce a new type of navigation device which can accurately identify the position of a foreign body in the rectal wall. By using this device, it was possible to remove the foreign body using a minimally invasive technique. …
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Title
A novel technique for minimally invasive removal of a foreign body in the rectal wall
Authors
J. H. Wu
H. Y. Zhang
Y. Xia
L. Q. Jiang
Y. Yuan
S. G. Xu
P. Y. Zhou
Publication date
01-04-2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-018-1780-7

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