TREATMENT AND OUTCOMES
The patient remained clinically stable throughout, and was transferred to the local MTC for definitive management seven hours after presentation. The foreign body was removed under direct vision in theatres, during a laparotomy by the vascular surgeons. No major bleeding or visceral damage was identified and the entry wound was closed primarily. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged home after four days. One- and six-month post-operative out-patient clinic visits raised no further issues.