
Body packing with pyloric stenosis successfully treated with open pack retrieval and gastric bypass
By: H. Praemanathan, T.J. Huei and M. Silvarajah
Abstract
Foreign body ingestion unintentionally or intentionally in adults are not uncommon on the contrary to children. Intentional ingestion of illicit drugs or tobacco/drug pack is one common reason other than psychosis. Infrequently, body packing may end up with bowel obstruction with ‘drug pack’ impacted at various constriction point of gastrointestinal tract [1]. Here, we report a case of intentional foreign body ingestion by a jail inmate whom unfortunately also has pyloric stenosis. The clinic presentations and treatment strategy are discussed.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljs.v41i2.8942 | Journal eISSN: 2279-2201
Language: English
Page range: 43 - 45
Published on: Jul 31, 2023
Published by: The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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