The rare cases of pneumatic colorectal perforation: A cautionary tale of compressed air misuse.

Barotrauma is a medical condition caused by sudden pressure changes in the body causing damage to multiple parts of the body. However, it is an infrequent occurrence when it comes to Colo-rectal perforation, wherein the trauma occurs due to the insufflation of compressed air through the anus. Several factors influence the outcome of a patient with colonic perforation due to barotrauma such as the severity of the injury, hemodynamic status of the patient, the patient's general health and well-being, the time taken for active medical/ surgical intervention since the injury, aggressive intravenous antibiotics administration to prevent sepsis, post-operative complications like surgical site infection, post-op ileus, anastomotic leak, etc.

Predictive value of clinico-radiological variables in the management of suspected foreign body aspiration in children: A ten-year retrospective cohort study.

Background: Definite history is not always present in children with foreign body aspiration (FBA), hence necessitating a high index of suspicion.

Objective: To assess the predictive value of clinico-radiological variables among children presenting with features of suspected FBA and to document their course in a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective observational study, we included children aged below 15 years presenting with clinical features of suspected FBA.

Unusual Presentation of Meckel's Diverticulitis Causing Small Bowel Obstruction Masquerading as Appendicitis.

Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. While it may not show any symptoms, it has the potential to cause serious complications, such as intestinal obstruction. This case report presents a case of a 27-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with migrating right lower abdomen pain and vomiting.