Fig. 3
From: Retained crystal ball in pediatric gastrointestinal tract: a cautionary case report

A Severe intra-abdominal infection with purulent exudate covering the intestines. B A barbed suture previously used in the anastomosis is visible, with signs of leakage at the anastomosed region. C The brittle crystal ball was manually crushed without damaging the bowel wall. D One month after the second surgery, the erect X-ray revealed no evidence of obstruction