Rectum Foreign Body Removal

Rectal foreign bodies (RFBs) have been documented in medical literature for centuries, with one of the earliest recorded cases dating to the 16th century.[1] In modern clinical practice, RFB presentations are increasingly observed in emergency departments, particularly in urban settings. Reported cases of RFBs span a wide age range from infancy to over 90 years, with most adult patients being male.[2] Among male patients, presentations show a bimodal age distribution with a prominent peak in the 40s, while female patients tend to present at younger ages.[3][4][5] Emergency department visits involving older men have also shown a marked increase in recent years.[6] Despite this rising incidence, no universal clinical guidelines currently exist to standardize management, leading to wide variation in practice.[7]