Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 20, 2025
08:50
High-Speed Magnetic Tweezers for Nanomechanical Measurements on Force-Sensitive Elements
Published on: May 12, 2023
2.5K
Endoscopic forceps removal for complicated magnetic beads impaction.
Tao Dong1, Xuming Mo2, Zhining Fan3
1Digestive Endoscopy and General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|January 25, 2021
Summary
A young child swallowed multiple magnetic toy pieces, leading to their persistence in the stomach. Further observation was recommended due to the foreign bodies remaining in place.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Ingestion of foreign bodies is common in young children.
- Magnetic toys pose unique risks due to potential attraction between ingested components.
- Delayed diagnosis or management can lead to complications.
