Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 16, 2023; 15(11): 676-680
Published online Nov 16, 2023. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i11.676
General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation ensures the quick removal of magnetic foreign bodies: A case report
Qi-Fei Tian, Ai-Xiang Zhao, Ni Du, Zeng-Juan Wang, Ling-Ling Ma, Fang-Li Men
Qi-Fei Tian, Ni Du, Ling-Ling Ma, Fang-Li Men, Department of Gastroenterology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying 257091, Shandong Province, China
Ai-Xiang Zhao, Zeng-Juan Wang, Department of Anesthesiology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying 257091, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Tian QF and Zhao AX contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Du N, Wang ZJ and Ma LL contributed to data analysis; Men FL contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Fang-Li Men, MM, Doctor, Departments of Gastroenterology, Dongying People's Hospital, No. 317 Nanyi Road, Dongcheng Street, Dongying District, Dongying 257091, Shandong Province, China. 15615463128@163.com
Received: August 2, 2023
Peer-review started: August 2, 2023
First decision: September 13, 2023
Revised: September 24, 2023
Accepted: October 9, 2023
Article in press: October 9, 2023
Published online: November 16, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: We report the successful and timely removal of multiple magnetic balls in a 6-year-old child using endoscopic retrieval under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. The procedure was efficient, safe, and free of complications. Prompt intervention and a multidisciplinary approach involving anesthesiologists and endoscopists are crucial in managing pediatric patients with ingestion of gastrointestinal foreign bodies. This report highlights the importance of timely intervention to prevent potential complications associated with magnetic foreign bodies.