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Sewing Needle Lodged in Abdomen After Sleep Mishap
1 Nov
Summary
- A 4 cm sewing needle was found lodged in a woman's abdomen.
- She likely rolled onto the needle while sleeping.
- Surgeons successfully removed the needle via minimally invasive surgery.
A 50-year-old woman presented to an emergency department with sudden, persistent abdominal pain. Doctors discovered a 4 cm sewing needle inside her abdomen, which she may have unknowingly rolled onto while sleeping.
Initial examinations revealed tenderness and a rapid heart rate, but no significant lab abnormalities. A CT scan showed a metallic object in her abdomen. After being discharged, her pain recurred, and an X-ray revealed the needle had moved.
Recalling she had fallen asleep while sewing, she suspected she had rolled onto a needle. Concerned about potential damage to her intestines or blood vessels, surgeons opted for minimally invasive removal.
The needle was eventually located within fatty tissue near her transverse colon and successfully removed without causing damage to her organs. The woman was discharged the day after surgery and later recovered from a minor infection with oral antibiotics.
