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Ingested button battery retrieved by a modified magnet endoscope.
Wen-Jue Soong1, Yeong-Seng Yuh
1Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. wjsoong@vghtpe.gov.tw
Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
|March 29, 2007
Summary
Button battery ingestion in toddlers is rising. A novel modified magnet endoscope successfully retrieved button batteries from the esophagus and stomach in two infants, preventing serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Medical Device Innovation
Background:
- Button battery (BB) ingestion is a growing concern in toddlers.
- Delayed removal of ingested BBs can lead to severe morbidity.
Observation:
- Two infants presented with ingested button batteries.
- The batteries were lodged in a stenotic esophagus and stomach.
Findings:
- A self-made, modified magnet endoscope was utilized for retrieval.
- The device enabled smooth and successful removal of the button batteries in both cases.
Implications:
- This modified magnet endoscope offers a promising, minimally invasive solution for BB removal.
- It may reduce complications associated with ingested button batteries in pediatric patients.
