Sigmoid Colon Perforation Caused by Bone: A Rare Case Report

Ingestion of a foreign body is not uncommon, but rarely results in perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. The majority of ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract without complication. Only less than 1% may cause bowel perforation, depending on the size and the shape of the foreign body [1]. Common sites of perforation are the narrow parts of the bowel. Perforation of the colon other than at recto-sigmoid junction is rare [2]. Here, I am present a case of sigmoid colon perforation caused by a bone inserted per rectally.