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CASE: Bean bag projectiles (BBPs) are less lethal munition composed of a cloth bag filled with lead pellets and marking powder housed in a plastic casing fired from a 12-gauge shot gun. Two patients sustained penetrating BBP injuries that resulted in open fractures and retained BBP. Patient clothing and all BBP components were found deep in the wounds with marking powder surrounding fracture edges. Both patients healed without infection. CONCLUSION: Surgical exploration of penetrating BBP injuries is recommended to remove marking powder, fabric, plastic, and potentially other forms of contamination. Fracture stabilization should adhere to existing guidelines pertaining to open contaminated wound conditions.

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BACKGROUND:  Physicians often focus on possible cardiac causes in patients presenting with chest pain. However, this case highlights a patient who presented with chest pain caused by ingestion of a foreign body after an uneventful meal eaten an hour prior to presentation. The fishbone was discovered after imaging. The article aims to raise awareness regarding the potential origins of chest pain, highlighting that it may stem from non-cardiac conditions. METHODS:  The methodology employed in this study involved conducting a case study that meticulously examined the repercussions and management strategies associated with foreign body ingestion. RESULTS:  The case report delineates the scenario of a 27-year-old male patient who inadvertently ingested a fishbone during a routine meal. It details the swift decline in clinical status, the meticulous diagnostic procedures employed, the subsequent management strategies implemented and the ultimate discharge of the patient in a stable condition. CONCLUSION:  This case highlights the importance of comprehensive history taking and considering a wide range of causes of chest pain when evaluating a patient. The foreign body ingested with the resulting cardiac complications could have been fatal if not promptly diagnosed.Contribution: This study contributed to advancing awareness surrounding foreign body ingestion, shedding light on potential complications and offering valuable insights into effective management strategies.

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Double-J (DJ) stents are most commonly used urological tools these days. Serious complications may occur when stents are left in place for longer duration. We present a case of a woman in her 40s with a forgotten DJ stent for 4 years, leading to complications such as encrustations, bladder and renal stone formation. The patient underwent a comprehensive endourological approach, including endoscopic cystolithotomy and left-sided percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The case highlights the importance of timely stent removal to prevent complications such as encrustations and stone formation. Patient education and counselling are crucial to avoid poor compliance and the associated risks of forgotten stents. This case underscores the significance of a multidisciplinary approach and emphasises the need for proactive measures to prevent such complications, including the implementation of a stent placement registry.

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Hardware breakage in the form of guide wire or drill bit is a devastating complication particularly if occurs around hip joint during cephalo-medullary nailing. It should be removed on urgent basis as it can migrate to the pelvic cavity and damages adjacent neuro-vascular bundle and visceral organ immediately as well joint arthritis later on. There are very few cases report available in the literature with retrieval techniques by using disc forceps, pituitary forceps, oversized reamers, arthrotomy with joint dislocation and through ilioinguinal approaches occasionally. We are presenting an interesting and rare case of broken guide wire inside hip joint protruding into the pelvic cavity which got retrieved through lower midline open laparotomy approach.

RésuméLa rupture du matériel sous forme de fil de guidage ou de foret est une complication dévastatrice, en particulier si elle se produit autour de l'articulation de la hanche lors du clouage céphalo-médullaire. Il doit être retiré de toute urgence car il peut migrer vers la cavité pelvienne et endommager immédiatement le faisceau neuro-vasculaire et l'organe viscéral adjacents, ainsi que l'arthrite articulaire plus tard. Il existe très peu de cas rapportés dans la littérature avec des techniques de récupération utilisant des pinces discales, des pinces hypophysaires, des alésoirs surdimensionnés, des arthrotomies avec luxation articulaire et occasionnellement par des approches ilio-inguinales. Nous présentons un cas intéressant et rare de fil guide cassé à l'intérieur de l'articulation de la hanche faisant saillie dans la cavité pelvienne, qui a été récupéré par une approche de laparotomie ouverte sur la ligne médiane inférieure.

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Following an ileal conduit (IC) urinary diversion for intractable urinary incontinence, a woman in her 50s presented with deteriorating renal function during a routine follow-up. This decline prompted further investigation with an ultrasound scan (USS), which demonstrated bilateral hydroureteronephrosis and an atrophic left kidney. Although the mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG-3) renogram was inconclusive in revealing urinary obstruction, a subsequent computed tomography (CT) scan uncovered a calcified tube-like structure within the IC and hydroureteronephrosis extending to this level.To address the obstructive uropathy, a right nephrostomy was inserted, which resulted in improved renal function. A looposcopy was then performed, revealing an encrusted urethral catheter within the IC. Using techniques adapted from percutaneous nephrolithotomy, we were able to endoscopically fragment the encrustation on the catheter and remove it intact through the IC.

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Ballistic embolism represents an unusual complication of vascular by a flying object injury. Because embolus is remote from injury site, the occurrence of missile embolus may be overlooked and lead to delay in diagnosis of significant ischemia or embolism. We herein report a successful surgical removal of a rare missile embolus from the upper arm in the right ventricle. A 44-year-old man visited our hospital because of pulsatile bleeding from the left upper arm due to injury by a flying metal fragment of a hammerhead. Chest roentgenogram and computed tomography (CT) scan 9 days after the injury demonstrated a missile embolus in the right ventricle, which was thought to be ballistic embolism of the metal fragment. We underwent surgical removal of the retained object under cardiopulmonary bypass uneventfully, and discharged home ten days later.

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Pancreatitis caused by a fish bone penetrating the posterior wall of the stomach and entering the pancreas is rare. We herein report a case involving a woman in her late 30s with an approximately 1-month history of recurrent upper abdominal pain. Initial evaluation at another hospital failed to identify the cause but raised suspicion of pancreatic cancer. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and a detailed consultation led us to suspect that the patient's pain had been caused by inadvertent ingestion of a fish bone. We used three-dimensional visualization technology to determine the location of the fish bone and informed the patient of the lesion and surgical plan through a simulated surgical demonstration. During surgery, we applied augmented reality navigation technology to remove the fish bone by a minimally invasive approach. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 3. She was followed up by telephone 24 hours after discharge. Outpatient follow-up was performed 1 week after discharge and on day 30. The patient recovered well and developed no complications. This case shows that digital medical technology can be applied in patients undergoing surgical removal of a pancreatic foreign body. Such technology assists with preoperative evaluation, patient education, and intraoperative trauma reduction.

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BACKGROUND: Fish bone ingestion is commonly encountered in emergency department. It poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge particularly when it migrates extraluminally, necessitating a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach for successful management. CASE PRESENTATION: Here we reported four cases of extraluminal fish bone. The first patient was a 68-year-old Chinese man who had odynophagia shortly after a meal involving fish. The second was a 50-year-old Iban man who reported a sharp throat pain after consuming fish 1 day prior. The third patient was a 55-year-old Malay woman who developed throat pain and odynophagia after consuming fish 1 day earlier. The fourth patient, a 70 year-old Iban man, presented late with odynophagia, neck pain, swelling, and fever 1 week after fish bone ingestion. These unintentional fish bone ingestions faced challenges and required repeat computed tomography scans using multiplanar reconstruction in guiding the surgical removal of the fish bone. CONCLUSION: We underscore the significance of multiplanar reconstruction in pinpointing the fish bone's location, demonstrating the migratory route, and devising an accurate surgical plan.

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PURPOSE: Tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration is a common pediatric emergency and a leading cause of accidental deaths in children. The diagnosis remains sometimes difficult even with physical examination, medical history, and basic X-rays. This challenge necessitates the performance of endoscopy under general anesthesia, regardless of the potential for serious complications. The benefit of strategies like expiratory chest X-rays to reduce unnecessary endoscopies remains uncertain. We evaluated the effectiveness of expiratory chest X-rays in detecting airway foreign bodies to potentially reduce the need for endoscopies. METHODS: We retrospectively studied children with suspected foreign body aspiration who had X-ray and endoscopy. RESULTS: A total of 70 children were included in the study. Out of these, 19 cases (27.1 %) showed pathological findings on standard chest X-rays. However, when expiratory chest X-rays were added, the number of pathological radiographies increased to 37 cases (52.9 %). Out of the 36 foreign bodies that were present, only 2 were not detected. Furthermore, 3 chest X-rays displayed pathological results, while the endoscopies indicated normal findings. Consequently, the overall sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value stood at 94.4 %, 91.1 %, 91.9 %, and 93.9 % respectively. CONCLUSION: The remarkable sensitivity of expiratory chest radiography can eliminate the need for unnecessary endoscopy, but it should be limited to centers lacking access to MDCT. The performance of endoscopy should only be considered when persistent clinical symptoms are observed during auscultation.

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PURPOSE: The removal of small foreign bodies embedded within the deep soft tissues of the maxillofacial region is a complex and challenging task for maxillofacial surgeons. The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of the combination of intraoperative CT and surgical navigation for the removal of small foreign objects in the maxillofacial region. METHODS: A serial case study was conducted involving all consecutive patients who underwent surgical removal of small foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region. The combination of intraoperative CT and a surgical navigation system was used at a single medical institution from January 2018 to December 2022. Comprehensive data, including patient demographics, characteristics of the foreign bodies, previous surgical interventions, duration of the surgical procedure, and removal success rate were collected for this study. Relevant data were recorded into Microsoft Excel sheet and analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. RESULTS: Nine patients (6 males and 3 females) were included in this study, with an average age of 37 years. Each patient had previously undergone an unsuccessful removal attempt utilizing conventional surgical methods based on preoperative CT imaging or C-arm guidance at a local healthcare facility. Four patients also experienced unsuccessful attempts with preoperative CT image-based navigation systems. However, by employing the combined approach of intraoperative CT and surgical navigation, the foreign bodies were successfully removed in all 9 patients. The mean duration of the surgical procedure was 59 min, and the average size of the foreign bodies was approximately 26 mm³. Postoperative follow-up exceeding 6 months revealed no complications. CONCLUSION: The combined use of a surgical navigation system and intraoperative CT represents a potent and effective strategy for the precise localization and subsequent removal of small foreign bodies from the soft tissue structures of the maxillofacial region. This integrative approach appears to increase the success rate of surgical interventions in such cases.

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A man in his 60s presented with diminution of vision of the left eye with nasal bleeding after accidental fall. On examination his left upper eyelid was lacerated and left temporal sclera was punctured which was repaired under local anaesthesia after which he was discharged by ophthalmologists but continued to complain of pain and left nasal obstruction. A non-contrast CT of paranasal sinuses revealed fracture of medial wall of left orbit, left ethmoid haemosinus and a metallic foreign body (FB) in the septum and anterior face of sphenoid. Diagnostic nasal endoscopy performed to remove the metallic FB showed plastic splinters embedded in the mucosa of nasal cavity which was unexpected. Hence, the FB was removed in two sittings because of diagnostic dilemma.

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A 70-year-old male came to our clinic with a high fever and left scrotal swelling. Following a diagnosis of left-side epididymitis, antibiotic treatment was started, though the swelling did not improve. Since an additional examination revealed an abscess in the left scrotum, scrotal incision and drainage were performed. Although the symptoms subsided, urine outflow from the incision was observed. The patient then noted that he had inserted a glass ball into the urethral meatus when he was about 30 years old. It was considered that an abscess and fistula had formed due to inflammation caused by the foreign body. Thus a transurethral surgical procedure was used for crushing and removal. The fistula disappeared within three months after the operation and the patient has not been affected by dysuria since that time. Symptoms may appear several years following insertion of a foreign body into the urethra. To the best of our knowledge, the present case is the longest term of indwelling, approximately 40 years, following insertion of a foreign body reported in Japan.

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Residual intravenous foreign bodies following hand trauma are relatively rare; only a few previous reports of this situation are available. It has been reported that foreign bodies often migrate to the heart and atrium dextrum. Herein, we report a recent case of needle breakage in the dorsal vein of the hand that was removed with lignification using an intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy machine and tape tourniquet to avoid proximal movement during removal. The mandate should be to remove within the capacity allowed so that rare cases and terrible complications can be avoided. The case was seen at The Yanji City, Jilin Province, China at the Yanbian University Hospital emergency at February 20, 2023.

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