Foreign Body Extraction Device
1999
Homemade Device for Removing Foreign Bodies from the Stomach
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): A. Lavy
Primary Institution: Gastroenterology Unit, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
Conclusion
A simple homemade suction device can effectively remove slippery foreign bodies from the gastrointestinal tract.
Supporting Evidence
- Foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract are common and can cause serious complications.
- Standard devices may not be effective for all types of foreign bodies.
- The homemade device was easy to make and use.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special homemade tool to help get rid of things stuck in people's stomachs, like a slippery nut.
Methodology
A suction device was created from a baby bottle nipple and used to remove a hazelnut obstructing a patient's stomach.
Limitations
The device may not work for all types of foreign bodies or in all patients.
Participant Demographics
A 50-year-old woman who had undergone vertical band gastroplasty.
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