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- Title
A sticky case of intestinal obstruction.
- Authors
Chand, M.; Livesey, E.; McCarthy, L.; Davenport, M.
- Abstract
The cause of intestinal obstruction in children can occasionally be obscure although history and examination usually directs the clinician to the correct diagnosis. Pica, the ingestion of non-nutrient material, however can be surreptitious and escape detection. A case report is presented of a 9-year-old child with an extensive and complicated surgical history. Following lengthy investigation and progression of sub-acute to acute intestinal obstruction over a long period, the cause was finally found to be due to persistent ingestion of Blu-Tack -- a common household putty-like adhesive.
- Subjects
BOWEL obstructions; INTESTINAL diseases; PICA (Pathology) in children; PEDIATRIC surgery; PUTTY
- Publication
Pediatric Surgery International, 2007, Vol 23, Issue 7, p707
- ISSN
0179-0358
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00383-006-1870-x