Repetitive Sharps Ingestion and Challenges with Retrieval and Prevention

Ghimire, Subash; Suwal, Kriti; Yang, Tsujung; Khan, Hafiz; Lincoln, Matthew

doi:10.12890/2020_001824

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“…Intentional ingestion can be classified as a non-suicidal or parasuicidal subtype of self-injury, as the goal is to injure oneself without taking one’s own life [ 6 ]. Ghimire and colleagues report that the most common risk factors for repeated ingestion of foreign substances include male sex, imprisonment, and a positive psychiatric history, two of which were present in our patient [ 7 ]. Gitlin and colleagues note that this behavior is common to four major psychiatric illnesses, namely, psychosis, pica, malingering, and personality disorders, the last of which was positive in our patient [ 8 ].…”

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“…Intentional ingestion can be classified as a non-suicidal or parasuicidal subtype of self-injury, as the goal is to injure oneself without taking one's own life [6]. Ghimire and colleagues report that the most common risk factors for repeated ingestion of foreign substances include male sex, imprisonment, and a positive psychiatric history, two of which were present in our patient [7].…”

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Intentional Ingestion of Foreign Bodies: A Physician’s Agony

Das¹,

Krishnan²,

Mandhane³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Intentional foreign body ingestion is the phenomenon wherein one swallows a non-digestible object with the intent to cause self-injury. It is intentional in adult patients with a positive psychiatric history and can be a recurrent issue. Although the incidence of this condition is increasing, there are few existing articles on the subject that highlight its importance. This case report aims to present a unique patient encounter to emphasize the multispecialty approach required for management and provide an overview of the literature available on the subject regarding types of objects swallowed, selection of appropriate imaging modalities, and plans of management.

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confidence: 88%

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confidence: 89%

Intentional Ingestion of Foreign Bodies: A Physician’s Agony

Das¹,

Krishnan²,

Mandhane³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Doelbewust herhaaldelijk inslikken van vreemde voorwerpen. Hoe deze problematiek te begrijpen en benaderen?

Van Geem,

Heylens

2024

Tijdschr Geneesk

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Deliberate repeated foreign body ingestion How to understand and approach this problematic phenomenon Deliberate and repeated swallowing of potentially harmful foreign objects such as knives and batteries is characterised as impulsive, difficult to treat, and often results in urgent medical intervention. This behaviour has a major impact on the patient and their environment, placing significant pressure on healthcare systems. Problematic swallowing behaviour is most frequently observed in patients from early adulthood to middle age who are admitted to psychiatric hospitals, staying in prison institutions, and/or are mentally retarded. These patients usually have a traumatic history of sexual abuse and exhibit various forms of self-destructive behaviour. This phenomenon can be categorised into several diagnostic subgroups, including pica, nonsuicidal self-harm in personality disorders, simulation, OCD, and psychosis. In an emergency setting, predefined directives and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential to reduce stress and prevent further swallowing incidents. For long-term psychiatric care, various psychopharmacological treatments and psychotherapeutic interventions are advised. Adequate support and training of practitioners is recommended, given the severity of care required for these vulnerable patients.

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Repetitive Sharps Ingestion and Challenges with Retrieval and Prevention

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Intentional Ingestion of Foreign Bodies: A Physician’s Agony

Intentional Ingestion of Foreign Bodies: A Physician’s Agony

Doelbewust herhaaldelijk inslikken van vreemde voorwerpen. Hoe deze problematiek te begrijpen en benaderen?

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