Open AccessRepetitive Sharps Ingestion and Challenges with Retrieval and Prevention
Author(s) -
Subash Ghimire,
Kriti Suwal,
Tsujung Yang,
Hafiz M. Khan,
Matthew Lincoln
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
european journal of case reports in internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2284-2594
DOI - 10.12890/2020_001824
Subject(s) - medicine , ingestion , foreign body ingestion , perforation , foreign body , medical emergency , intensive care medicine , surgery , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Recurrent deliberate sharp foreign body ingestion is associated with frequent hospitalizations and a high risk of complications, including perforation and peritonitis. These patients require urgent care. In addition, removal of foreign bodies can be challenging. Case Description:We describe the case of a patient with borderline personality disorder who was admitted multiple times with sharps ingestion and presented challenges with her care. Conclusion: Our case highlights the cause of recurrent sharps ingestion and provides recommendations on the retrieval of sharp foreign bodies and prevention.