A Timely Intervention: Endoscopic Retrieval of a Swallowed Magnetized Activity Watch

The accidental ingestion of a foreign object often presents a difficult scenario for the clinician. This includes not only the decision to retrieve the material but also the appropriate technique to use. We present the case of a young asymptomatic girl who swallowed a magnetic activity watch, which...

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Main Authors: Jason S. Radowsky, Joseph S. Lee, Andrew T. Schlussel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2190726