Successful laparoscopic removal of ingested fork

Most ingested foreign bodies (FBs) pass through the gastrointestinal tract without any problems, although their passage depends on shape and size. When a FB is relatively large, endoscopic removal may be utilized in most cases (the success rate was 95%), but sometimes surgery is required. We present a case report of a 27-year-old woman with epilepsy who had swallowed a fork in a suicide attempt. A plain abdominal radiograph confirmed a FB (fork) in the stomach with no visible pneumoperitoneum. On objective examination, the abdomen was soft and nontender with no peritoneal irritation. After a failed attempt at endoscopic removal, the laparoscopic intervention was undertaken. The operation was performed under general anesthesia utilizing open laparoscopy (Hasson's technique). As a result, the fork was successfully removed without further complications. After 72 h, she was discharged from the hospital without any complications. The patient was followed up after 4 weeks and made a full recovery.