| Literature DB >> 3776965 |
S J Meltzer, M D Goldberg, R M Meltzer, F Claps.
Abstract
A case of obstruction of the appendix simulating colon carcinoma is presented. The cause of the patient's symptoms and radiographic findings was found at colonoscopy to be a toothpick embedded in the appendix. The toothpick was extracted colonoscopically. Cases of intestinal obstruction by toothpicks reported in the literature are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3776965
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Gastroenterol ISSN: 0002-9270 Impact factor: 10.864