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Radiograph showing metal density foreign body in the lower right quadrant.
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Plain radiograph revealed a metal density foreign body in the right lower quadrant (see Fig. 1).
CT showing foreign body within the appendix lumen.
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Computed tomography (CT) showed foreign body within the appendix lumen (see Fig. 2).
The needle transfixing a hyperemic vermiform appendage.
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An appendicectomy was then performed with carefully maneuvers to avoid injury to adjacent structures (see Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6).
Surgical specimen: vermiform appendage lumen with the needle.
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An appendicectomy was then performed with carefully maneuvers to avoid injury to adjacent structures (see Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6).