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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
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Published on: September 11, 2018

An unusual digestive foreign body.

Jean Louis Frossard1, Raymond de Peyer

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland.

Case Reports in Gastroenterology
|May 10, 2011
PubMed
Summary
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Foreign digestive bodies can cause trauma and perforation. This case shows successful endoscopic removal of a proximal foreign body, highlighting collaboration between medical teams and law enforcement in a unique legal context.

Keywords:
EndoscopyForeign bodyForensics

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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children

Published on: September 11, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Law

Background:

  • Foreign bodies in the digestive tract pose diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Esophageal impaction requires immediate intervention, while rectal foreign bodies are often managed conservatively.

Observation:

  • The case involved a proximally located foreign body requiring retrieval.
  • A unique legal situation necessitated close collaboration between medical professionals, police, and court officials.

Findings:

  • Successful endoscopic retrieval of the foreign body was achieved.
  • Effective interdisciplinary communication and cooperation were crucial for patient management.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex foreign body ingestions.
  • It underscores the need for clear protocols when legal considerations intersect with medical treatment.