Removal of a Foreign Body in the Rectosigmoid Using a Tonsil Snare

Colorectal foreign bodies: a systematic review

“…In a further seven (9.2%), the history was initially concealed by the patient but eventually revealed on further questioning. In six cases (7.9%), the presence of a foreign body did not appear to come to light until investigations were carried out [28–30] or until the object itself was found [31–33]. The authors of the case series did not discuss how the presence of a foreign body was revealed.…”

“…Obstetric tools such as obstetric forceps [23,30,31,57], vulsellum [58] myomectomy screw [34,59] and ventouse [60] have been used. Other implements include tonsil snares [29] sponge forceps [61] and bone holding clamps [62]. Attempts to extract CFB are safely performed under general anaesthesia as this achieves painless removal and relaxes the anal sphincter facilitating nontraumatic retrieval.…”