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On thorough investigation the source of bleeding was found to be an orthopedic hip implant which migrated intraabdominally. The case was successfully managed with laparotomy, removal of implant and partial small bowel resection with prior anastomosis of small bowel.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diagnosis of Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding is often challenging and identification of source and site of bleeding at times is not possible. Foreign body, as a cause of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, is uncommon. Ingested foreign bodies and vascular prosthetic grafts are the known foreign bodies causing gastrointestinal bleeding. 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