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Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Obstruction
A blockage in the digestive tract caused by an indigestible object that prevents the normal passage of food and fluids.
Key Facts
- It can occur rapidly after ingestion of expanding materials like polyurethane glue.
- Symptoms typically appear within 15 minutes to 20 hours of ingestion.
- Untreated obstructions can lead to severe complications like stomach ulceration and rupture.
- Surgical removal is the only definitive treatment for hardened foreign bodies.