[image error]A 1964 article from the Archives of Surgery discusses how to treat psychotic patients who may have ingested inedible objects.
It reports on one remarkable case where the following list of objects was found in one patient's stomach. They also helpfully provided a photo of all the objects laid out on a table.
Nickels (173), Pennies (161), Quarters (3), Dimes (26), Military buttons (22), Insignia clasps (5), Nails (50), Staples (5), Screws (16), Metal bolt (1), Metal nuts (4), Overall buckles...
Published on February 09, 2010 10:00