Foreign Body, Rectum
Medical Author:
Martin J Carey, MD, MPH, BCh
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD
Rectal Foreign Body OverviewThe rectum is that part of the bowel leading to the anus, or back passage. Any object may be inserted or present in the rectum or anus. It should be removed to prevent serious complications. |
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Anorectal foreign bodies are usually inserted transanally for sexual or medicinal purposes.
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