Splinter is a foreign body fragment lodged in body tissue. Common types include wood, hair, glass, metal, and animal spines. Biological splinters include bone, fish spines, teeth, and hair. Nonbiological splinters include glass, metal, fishhooks, and pencil graphite
Never rub or touch the eye to avoid corneal abrasion. Always wash hands before attempting to remove foreign bodies. Remove contact lenses to prevent further damage
80-year-old man experienced sharp anal pain for 4 days. Pain worsened during sitting and defecation. Presented with perianal swelling and difficulty sitting. Digital rectal examination revealed foreign body 2.5 cm from anal verge