LARGE COLORECTAL FOREIGN BODY VOLUNTARILY INTRODUCED: A CASE REPORT

Intra-rectal foreign bodies (IRFBs) are a rare but increasingly recognized condition, often associated with voluntary insertion. We report the case of a 30-year-old man who presented with an incarcerated rectal foreign body-a mortadella sausage-inserted three days before admission. Imaging did not visualize the object, necessitating transanal extraction under sedation. The postoperative recovery was uneventful, with normal bowel function returning the same day. The management of IRFBs requires a multidisciplinary approach to minimize complications. Early diagnosis, appropriate imaging, and a non-judgmental approach are essential for successful outcomes and prevention of recurrence.