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Foreign body extraction device.

A Lavy1

  • 1Gastroenterology Unit Rambam Medical Center Haifa Israel.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
|May 22, 2008
PubMed
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Removing slippery foreign bodies from the gastrointestinal tract can be challenging. A simple, homemade device effectively removed a hazelnut from a patient

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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.

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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.