Rectal perforation by compressed air

Rectal perforation by compressed air

As the use of compressed air in industrial work has increased, so has the risk of associated pneumatic injury from its improper use. However, damage of large intestine caused by compressed air is uncommon. Herein a case of pneumatic rupture of the rectum is described. The patient was admitted to the Emergency Room complaining of abdominal pain and distension. His colleague triggered a compresse...

Rectal perforation in infant by thermometer. Case report with review of literature on rectal perforation.

Colon Barotrauma Caused by Compressed Air

men and anus, and was admitted to the emergency room. At admission, his blood pressure was 120/70 mmHg, pulse rate was 74/minute, respiratory rate was 20/minute, and body temperature was 36.6C. On physical examination, the abdomen was slightly distended and bowel sounds were decreased. He was examined mild to moderate direct tenderness diffused from the low abdomen, but no rebound tenderness. H...

Rectal perforation from colonic irrigation administered by alternative practitioners.

A2 milk is allergenic 574 William B Smith, Deryn Thompson, Margaret Kummerow, Patrick Quinn, Michael S Gold Prescribing of amino acid infant formula 574 Andrew S Kemp Rectal perforation from colonic irrigation administered by alternative practitioners 575 Doug V Handley, Nick A Rieger, David J Rodda Critical shortage of injectable thiamine in Australia 577 Simon Spedding, Matt D Gaughwin Pertus...

Rectal Perforation Caused by Anal Stricture After Hemorrhoid Treatment

Inappropriate therapies for hemorrhoids can lead to various complications including anorectal stricture. We report a patient presenting with catastrophic rectal perforation due to severe anal stricture after inappropriate hemorrhoid treatment. A 67-years old man with perianal pain visited the emergency room. The hemorrhoids accompanied by constipation, had tortured him since his youth. Thus he ...