Gastric foreign body: a comb
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چکیده
The ingestion of a foreign body is a common occurrence. Psychiatric patients and prisoners may swallow objects on purpose. Occasionally emergent exploratory laparotomy may be indicated if the diagnosis is uncertain, and emergent removal of the foreign body may be needed to prevent substantial risk of serious complications including perforation, fistula, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
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