Rectal Foreign Body in Male: A Case Report

Abstract

The rectal foreign body is a rare presentation, often related to sexual gratification, sexual assault, or the result of ingestion and rarely accidental. The majority of rectal foreign bodies inserted by adults are for self-gratification. As a result, they will probably be smooth, rounded, tubular, or egg-shaped to make insertion and extraction easier. Herein, we describe a 55-year-old man with accidental insertion of a foreign body (tumbler made of steel ) through the anus 1 day prior without peritonitis into a region 4cm from the anal verge. It should be noted that early diagnosis and timely intervention are important to prevent complications in rectal foreign bodies. Assessment of the shape, size, nature, and location of the object through appropriate imaging is necessary. Exploratory laparotomy is inevitable in cases of failed manual extraction techniques and complicated cases.