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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bilal Mirza, Lubna Ijaz, Afzal Sheikh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
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Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2011;volume=16;issue=3;spage=106;epage=107;aulast=Mirza