Journals / Medical Journal of Ege University / 2001 / Cilt: 11 - Sayı: 3

Rectal rupture caused by compressed air: A case report

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105–106
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This case is interesting in its etiology.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The rectosigmoid injuries may be caused by gunshot, stab wounds, and aggravated sexual assaults; during rectoscopy, thermometer applications or other iatrogenic examinations. in this report a 31-year-old male, who had rectal rupture following application of compressed air produced by a compressor to the anal region by his friend as a joke is discussed.
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Key Findings & Data:He was urgently operated with the diagnosis of rectal rupture.
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Conclusion & Impact:This case is interesting in its etiology.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Rektum · Yaralar ve yaralanmalar · Kolostomi

Abstract

The rectosigmoid injuries may be caused by gunshot, stab wounds, and aggravated sexual assaults; during rectoscopy, thermometer applications or other iatrogenic examinations. in this report a 31-year-old male, who had rectal rupture following application of compressed air produced by a compressor to the anal region by his friend as a joke is discussed. He was urgently operated with the diagnosis of rectal rupture. He undenvent a Hartmann colostomy. Traumatic colon injury is a life-threatening problem, although it is rarely seen. The most common etiology of colorectal injury is gunshot wounds. This case is interesting in its etiology.

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KARALİ, H., HANCI, İ. H., AKTAŞ, E. Ö., ERTÜRK, S., KORKUT, M. (2001). Rectal rupture caused by compressed air: A case report. Medical Journal of Ege University, Cilt: 11 - Sayı: 3, 105–106. https://ajindex.com/articles/283066