Minimally Invasive Therapy for Retrieval of Ingested Foreign Bodies in GI Tract using Magnetic Slime

Children and elderly individuals often encounter the ingestion of non-food objects, leading to potential health hazards and requires invasive surgical procedures for retrieval. Use of magnetic slime is alternate approach for removal of ingested foreign bodies. This study proposes a solution aimed at addressing this issue by introducing a minimally invasive therapy utilizing a magnetic slime for the retrieval of ingested foreign bodies within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The magnetic slime, administered orally, operates within the GI tract and is controlled externally through the application of a magnetic field. Utilizing a curling process, the slime grasps and securely holds onto the foreign body, subsequently facilitating its safe expulsion through the mouth or anus. This approach aims to circumvent the need for invasive surgical interventions such as gastrotomy or laparotomy commonly employed in such scenarios. Preliminary experimental results indicate the promising feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed magnetic slime in safely extracting foreign bodies from the GI tract. The objective of this research is to introduce a non-invasive, efficient, and safe method for the retrieval of ingested foreign objects, thereby reducing the risks associated with invasive surgical procedures and improving patient outcomes, particularly among children and elderly individuals prone to accidental ingestion incidents.