Retained crystal ball in pediatric gastrointestinal tract: a cautionary case report
This case highlights the diagnostic and surgical challenges associated with crystal balls (superabsorbent polymer gel beads) and emphasizes the need for careful management to prevent severe complications. It also underscores the risks of intestinal anastomosis in such cases and the necessity of alternative approaches, such as ileostomy, to ensure better outcomes.
Authors
- Wenqiang Zhang
- Yi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3430-557X)
- Libin Zhu
- Fredy Makele
Institutions
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05581-0
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.72
Funders
- Basic Public Welfare Research Program of Zhejiang Province