intestinal perforation due to foreign body ingestion in a schizophrenic patient
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introduction ingestion of foreign bodies has been previously reported in some patients with schizophrenia. this behavior may be a manifestation of delusional beliefs or a response to command hallucinations and can lead to severe complications. case presentation this paper reports a patient with schizophrenia who, as a manifestation of his illness, ingested a metallic skewer to kill ademon inside his abdomen that he believed was controlling him. as a result, he developed an acute intestinal perforation and underwent surgery. conclusions it is of a great importance to closely monitor the therapy compliance of patients suffering from mental illnesses. this will benefit them by preventing some of the serious complications of their disease, which may include life-threatening conditions such as intestinal perforation that needs surgical intervention.
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Intestinal Perforation Due to Foreign Body Ingestion in a Schizophrenic Patient
INTRODUCTION Ingestion of foreign bodies has been previously reported in some patients with schizophrenia. This behavior may be a manifestation of delusional beliefs or a response to command hallucinations and can lead to severe complications. CASE PRESENTATION This paper reports a patient with schizophrenia who, as a manifestation of his illness, ingested a metallic skewer to kill ademon ins...
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international journal of high risk behaviors and addictionجلد ۵، شماره ۳، صفحات ۰-۰
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