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Use of a Defibrillator Magnet to Extract Multiple Ingested Sharp Iron Objects from the Stomach at Laparotomy
1Department of General Surgery, McLaren Greater Lansing.
Spartan Medical Research Journal
|March 3, 2021
Summary
A novel technique uses a defibrillator magnet within a sterile bag to safely remove sharp, ingested ferrous objects from the stomach during laparotomy, protecting surgical staff.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Ingested sharp foreign bodies, particularly ferrous objects, pose a significant risk during surgical removal.
- Endoscopic removal is not always feasible for large quantities of ingested items, necessitating laparotomy.
- Protecting surgical staff from sharps injuries during manual extraction is a critical safety concern.
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