Removal of an embedded duodenal foreign body in a Schizophrenic adolescent with a guidewire-formed lasso
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Foreign bodies (FBs) in the gastrointestinal tract are a common occurrence in pediatric patients, often requiring medical intervention for removal. Conventional extraction methods can be challenging, particularly when the FB is unusually large, long, abnormally positioned, or tightly embedded, presenting a gap in safe, non-surgical management techniques. CASE PRESENTATION: In this report, we describe the innovative use of a lasso structure formed by a guidewire and biopsy forceps to successfully remove a tightly embedded toothbrush from the duodenum of a pediatric patient with schizophrenia, avoiding invasive surgical interventions, and the patient recovered well post-procedure without complications. CONCLUSIONS: The success of this approach offers a promising alternative for clinicians managing similar cases, potentially reducing the need for surgical intervention and contributing to safer and more efficient treatment options for the removal of FBs in pediatric gastroenterology.
Source: BMC Pediatrics
Authors: Yingqi Yang, Hongkai Yu, Pengpeng Cai, Chengyan Xiang, Xiaomeng Jiang
Institution: Nanjing Medical University
Language: English
Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,890
OpenAlex ID: W4404869000