Lancashire M J, Legg P K, Lowe M, Davidson S M, Ellis B W
Department of Surgery, Ashford Hospital, Middlesex.
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1988 Apr 9;296(6628):1035-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.296.6628.1035.
The internal concealment of cocaine and other drugs in packets by "body packers"--those who swallow packets of drugs or hide them in their vagina or rectum--to avoid detection by customs officials has been increasing in both the United States and Europe. The types of package and how they are concealed are changing as the traffickers become more sophisticated in their methods. The latest parcels are less likely to burst, but obstruction of the bowel may occur. Awareness of the problem is important for staff of emergency medical services near international ports of arrival.
“人体携毒者”（即那些吞食毒品包裹或将其藏于阴道或直肠以躲避海关官员检查的人）体内隐藏可卡因及其他毒品包裹的情况在美国和欧洲都呈上升趋势。随着毒贩的手段日益 sophisticated，包裹的类型及其隐藏方式也在发生变化。最新的包裹破裂的可能性较小，但可能会导致肠道梗阻。对于国际入境口岸附近的紧急医疗服务人员而言，认识到这个问题很重要。
