A case of colonic removal of the AA battery

Abstract

The endoscopic removal of colonic foreign body. The AA battery was removed endoscopically from the asending colon. Net was used removal. No complication was observed.

A foreign body sometimes brings on the perforation, bleeding. Surgical procedures are necessary for these cases. Endoscopic removal of foreign body is popular method for upper gastrointestinal tract. But it is rare for lower intestinal tract. We concluded that the endoscopic removal of colonic foreign body is a safe and effective method.