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Iron Rod Lodged into Rectum through Anal Orifice
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F1
On local examination, there were no perianal injuries noted with normal anal verge and muscle tone but a rod into the anal orifice (Figure 1).
X-Ray Showing Metallic Object with Curved End into Rectum with No Emphysema
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Plain abdominal pelvic x-rays were done showing the rod in the rectum with no surrounding emphysema (Figure 2).
Curved End of the Iron Rod Perforated Anterior Wall of Rectum
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F3
The iron rod hook noted in the abdominal cavity having perforated the anterior part of the rectum at the peritoneal reflection (Figure 3).
Iron Rod with Curved End (Approximately 100 Cm Long and 400 Grams)
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F4
The iron rod was hooked at one end, approximately a meter long, weighed about 400 grams and did not have rust on its surface (Figure 4).