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Decorative crystal balls causing intestinal perforation

Crystal jelly balls are used for decorative purpose in homes and offices. They swell on contact with water. We managed a patient with a clinical diagnosis of acute abdomen. At surgery, there was fecal peritonitis and three ileal perforations caused by previously ingested decorative crystal balls.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mirza, Bilal, Ijaz, Lubna, Sheikh, Afzal
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3160050/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21897572
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0971-9261.83493

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