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  • Title: Ingestion of metallic rods and needles.
    Author: Khan AS, Ali U.
    Journal: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak; 2006 Apr; 16(4):305-6. PubMed ID: 16624202.
    Abstract:
    Foreign bodies in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) are not very rare. This case describes a patient purposefully swallowing metallic objects. These were five iron rods ranging 4-5 inches in length, and two needles. One of the rod perforated duodenum and was found in pelvic cavity upon exploration. The rest of the rods were in small gut and stomach.
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