Retained crystal ball in pediatric gastrointestinal tract: a cautionary case report

Abstract Introduction Decorative crystal balls, also known as superabsorbent polymer gel beads, pose a significant hazard when ingested due to their ability to expand upon exposure to water. Diagnosing crystal ball ingestion remains challenging because of their transparency to radiation, making them...

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Main Authors: Fredy Makele, Yi Yang, Wenqiang Zhang, Libin Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05581-0
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