Decorative crystal balls causing intestinal perforation

Crystal jelly balls are used for decorative purpose in homes and offices. They swell on contact with water. We managed a patient with a clinical diagnosis of acute abdomen. At surgery, there was fecal peritonitis and three ileal perforations caused by previously ingested decorative crystal balls.

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Main Authors: Bilal Mirza (Author), Lubna Ijaz (Author), Afzal Sheikh (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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3rd Floor Main Library

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