Spontaneous passage of ingested sewing needle: A case report

Key Clinical Message Sewing needle ingestion is a rare but potentially dangerous event that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds like this patient. Conservative management with serial abdominal examination and x‐rays can be a reasonable option for patients who do not show signs of perforati...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2024-05, Vol.12 (5), p.e8857-n/a
Main Authors: Molla, Yohannis Derbew, Gelaw, Tewodros Baye, Alemu, Hirut Tesfahun, Kassie, Melaku Tessema, Sisay, Menarguachew Atanaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case Report
Case reports
Digestive system
Endoscopy
Esophagus
Foreign bodies
Hospitals
ingested
Intervention
Localization
Medical imaging
needle
passage
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Patients
Radiography
Small intestine
spontaneous
Surgery
X-rays
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Summary:Key Clinical Message Sewing needle ingestion is a rare but potentially dangerous event that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds like this patient. Conservative management with serial abdominal examination and x‐rays can be a reasonable option for patients who do not show signs of perforation or sepsis, as most foreign bodies will pass spontaneously without complications such as this case. Though rare, swallowing a sewing needle is a peculiar and potentially dangerous health risk. People of all ages and backgrounds can accidentally ingest sewing needles, with cases documented in both children and adults. Our case focuses on a 17‐year‐old Ethiopian girl who accidentally gulped down a needle while stitching her clothing. Subsequently, she had an episode of vomiting that was tinged with blood along with ingested matter. Remarkably, the patient underwent conservative management using repeated abdominal checkups and x‐rays, successfully passing the broken needle without any surgical intervention. It is important to remember that while uncommon, ingesting sewing needles might lead to significant complications, necessitating immediate and appropriate care.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.8857