A case of impacted foreign body in the rectum that was extracted using size 24 Foley catheter

INTRODUCTION: Retained foreign bodies in the rectum represent a common challenge to clinicians. They have different modes and reasons for insertion. Many case series and case reports described several methods for removal of these foreign bodies. CASE REPORT: This is a case of a 61 –year – old male who presented to the surgical outpatient with anal pain and bleeding. On digital rectal examination the bottom of a foreign body was palpable. Under general anesthesia a trial of extraction using forceps failed, thus, a size 24 Foley catheter was used to remove the foreign body. It was a big long perfume bottle. The patient had an uneventful recovery period and he was followed for two weeks. No complications developed. CONCLUSION: Foreign bodies in the rectum are not uncommon. Many methods can be used for their removal and Foley catheter extraction is one of them.