Removal of Rectal Foreign Bodies Using Tenaculum Forceps Under Endoscopic Assistance.

The incidence of rectal foreign bodies is increasing by the day, though not as common as that of upper gastrointestinal foreign bodies. Various methods for removal of foreign bodies have been reported. Removal during endoscopy using endoscopic devices is simple and safe, but if the foreign body is too large to be removed by this method, other methods are required.

A Case of Disseminated Intra-abdominal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Managed with Low Dose Imatinib.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. Imatinib mesylate is recommended as adjuvant therapy for GIST after surgical resection. However, drug-related adverse events are common.