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  • Title: Colonic perforation following ingestion of plastic sheeting.
    Author: Fernando GC.
    Journal: Med Sci Law; 1989 Jul; 29(3):263-4. PubMed ID: 2770479.
    Abstract:
    A case report of fatal faecal peritonitis, in a mentally retarded patient, resulting from perforation of the colon caused by ingested plastic sheeting is presented. Foreign body perforation of the intestines is discussed.
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