Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Foreign body extraction device.

¹Gastroenterology Unit Rambam Medical Center Haifa Israel.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

|May 22, 2008

Summary

Removing slippery foreign bodies from the gastrointestinal tract can be challenging. A simple, homemade device effectively removed a hazelnut from a patient

Related Concept Videos

Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Hemoperfusion and Hemofiltration

Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Hemoperfusion and Hemofiltration

Hemoperfusion and hemofiltration are critical techniques in medical treatments to eliminate accumulated drugs, metabolites, and electrolytes from the bloodstream. These methods are particularly vital in cases of accidental poisoning and drug overdose.Hemoperfusion involves passing blood through an adsorbent material to remove unwanted substances. The main adsorbents used in hemoperfusion include activated charcoal and Amberlite resins. Activated charcoal can adsorb both polar and nonpolar...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Corrigendum: methotrexate in chronic active Crohn's disease: a double-blind, randomized, israeli multicenter trial.

The American journal of gastroenterology·2015

Same author

Oral administration of non-absorbable delayed release 6-mercaptopurine is locally active in the gut, exerts a systemic immune effect and alleviates Crohn's disease with low rate of side effects: results of double blind Phase II clinical trial.

Clinical and experimental immunology·2015

Same author

Toilet reading habits in Israeli adults.

Neurogastroenterology and motility·2008

Same author

A 1000 cc Intragastric Balloon for Weight Reduction.

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy·2008

Same author

Corrosive effect of nifedipine in the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy·2008

Same author

Clinical trial: randomized-controlled clinical study comparing the efficacy and safety of a low-volume vs. a high-volume mesalazine foam in active distal ulcerative colitis.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2007

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Medical Devices

Background:

Foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract are common, particularly in children and adults.
Round and slippery foreign bodies pose significant removal challenges due to their texture and tendency to become coated with mucus.
Existing endoscopic retrieval devices may not be suitable for all types of foreign bodies.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel, simple, homemade device for endoscopic foreign body retrieval.
To demonstrate the efficacy of this device in a challenging clinical case.

Main Methods:

A case study involving a patient with a gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction.
Development and utilization of a simple, homemade retrieval device for endoscopic use.
Endoscopic removal of a round, slippery hazelnut obstructing the stomach post-vertical band gastroplasty.

Main Results:

Successful retrieval of a challenging round and slippery foreign body (hazelnut) using the homemade device.
The device proved easy to construct, cost-effective, and simple to operate.
The patient's obstruction was resolved without complications.

Conclusions:

A simple, homemade endoscopic retrieval device can be effective for challenging gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
This approach offers a practical and accessible solution for difficult foreign body extractions.
The device has potential utility for a variety of foreign body types.

Related Experiment Videos