Occurrence of multiple fistulas decades after ingestion and neglect of numerous thermometers: a case report

Abstract Background Ingestion of thermometers is a very rare occurrence and associated with penetrations of hollow organs. An event decades ago can lead to the development of fistulas. Case presentation We present a case of a 62-year-old male who swallowed multiple thermometers with a length of up t...

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Main Authors: Katrin Schulte, Henning Wendelin Wolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-01-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01801-w