AI Article Synopsis
- * A 34-year-old man ingested five packets of rodenticide and was taken to the emergency department three hours later, where an abdominal X-ray revealed the presence of radiopaque material indicative of the poison.
- * Abdominal radiography can effectively help identify metal phosphide ingestion in cases where patients cannot provide crucial details about their poisoning.
Article Abstract
Background: Rodenticide poisoning is common in developing countries. Patients may be unwilling or unable to provide a history on presentation.
Case History: A 34-year-old man was referred to the emergency department three hours after the intentional ingestion of five packs of a black powdered rodenticide containing zinc phosphide. Radiopaque material was detected in the stomach on an abdominal radiograph.
Conclusion: Abdominal radiography may be a useful tool in identifying the ingestion of metal phosphides when a history is not obtainable.
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