Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Diagnostic dilemma: Fisher's colon punctured by eel that snuck in through his rectum

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Diagnostic dilemma: Fisher's colon punctured by eel that snuck in through his rectum

“In an exceedingly rare medical case, a man required treatment after a live eel entered his rectum and punctured his colon. The incident has been documented as a significant diagnostic challenge.”

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