Engelsk titel: Smuggling of illegal drugs by body stuffers
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Författare:
Aksnes TA
;
Jacobsen D
Email: tonjeamb.aksnes@ulleval.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 12
Dokumenttyp:
Fallbeskrivning
UI-nummer: 04071727
Sammanfattning
BACKGROUND : Body packers are persons who smuggle illegal drugs by swallowing condoms or plastic cylinders containing such substances. Body stuffers are drug dealers or drug abusers who swallow illegal drugs in an effort to conceal evidence during an arrest or in fear of being arrested.
MATERIAL AND METHODS : We report four cases and discuss management.
RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION : Asymptomatic body packers may be managed conservatively with laxatives and water-soluble contrast medium. This method allows an accurate follow-up with abdominal radiography. If patients develop abdominal pain or signs and symptoms of intoxication, surgical intervention should be considered. Both types of patients should be monitored carefully.