Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage after Endoscopic Removal of a Fish Bone Stuck in the Duodenum of a Patient Receiving Hemodialysis

• Published in: The Korean journal of gastroenterology Vol. 58; no. 4; pp. 212 - 216
• Main Authors: Lee, Min Kyung, Hyun, Yu Kyung, Kim, Yoon Ji, Yoon, Soo Young, Joh, Joon Hee, Lee, Jong In, Cho, Jae Hee, Kim, Hee Man
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한소화기학회 2011
• Subjects: 내과학
• ISSN: 1598-9992; 2233-6869
• DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2011.58.4.212

Fish bones are often ingested accidently. Most of them passes out through the gastrointestinal tract safely, but serious complications,such as perforation, abscess, obstruction, and bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, can occur. An ingested fish bone can be easily removed by endoscopy, and surgery is rarely required. However, there may be complications related to the endoscopic procedure including mucosal laceration, bleeding, fever, and perforation. Here, we report a case of retroperitoneal hemorrhage developed after endoscopic removal of a fish bone stuck in the duodenal wall, and then resolved spontaneously by conservative care. KCI Citation Count: 0