Trichobezoar is an intraluminal mass formed from the accumulation of undigested hair. It a rare condition that typically seen in young females with trichophagia and trichotillomania. When not recognized, it may present complications such as obstruction, ulceration some cases, perforation. While most trichobezoar perforations are located stomach, however, duodenal perforation has been reported b...

Background. WGC in ERCP is considered a safe technique, although rare complications can occur. One unique complication of WGC is the perforation of the papilla of Vater by the guidewire. Subjects and Methods. Of 2032 patients who underwent ERCP at our department between January 2010 and December 2014, we selected 208 patients who underwent WGC for naïve papilla as subjects. A detailed examinati...

Perforative peritonitis is the most common surgical emergency in India. The aim of the study was to highlight the presentation of perforative peritonitis as encountered by us at Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital. In this study, a total of 174 cases of perforative peritonitis were included. Duodenal perforation (63.8%) was the most common cause of perforative peritonitis. Appendicul...

Complications related by upper endoscopy include bleeding, perforation and infections but they are rare on simply diagnostic endoscopy. Duodenal perforation is less common but mortality rates are high. Diagnosis is based on keeping high suspicion that makes early detection to offer optimal treatments and better outcomes. Surgical intervention is standard treatment but some cases could benefit f...