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.