Title of article
Sudden Death Following Oral Intake of Metal Objects (Acuphagia): a Case Report
Author/Authors
Emamhadi ، Mohammad Ali - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Najari ، Fares - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Hedayatshode ، Mohammad Javad Forensic Medicine Dissection Hall , Sharif ، Shokoufeh Forensic Medicine Dissection Hall
Abstract
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM5), pica is described as eating one or more nonnutritive, nonfood substances over a period of at least 1 month that is severe enough to warrant clinical attention. The present case is a 44yearold man who was brought to emergency department following severe abdominal pain, but died before admission or receiving any treatments. On the autopsy, 64 bolts and metal fittings (3700 grams) were found in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine of the patient.
Keywords
Death , sudden , intestinal perforation , peritonitis , pica , case report
Journal title
Emergency
Serial Year
2018
Journal title
Emergency
Record number
2475099
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