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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2025; 17(8): 110863
Published online Aug 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i8.110863
Removal of gastrointestinal foreign body
Dusan Dj Popovic
Dusan Dj Popovic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
Dusan Dj Popovic, Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinic for Internal Medicine, University Clinical Hospital Center “Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje”, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
Author contributions: Popovic DD conceptualized the manuscript, wrote the original draft, and edited and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Supported by Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovations, Republic of Serbia, No. 451-03-66/2024-03/200110.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Popovic reports grants from Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovations, Republic of Serbia, during the conduct of the study.
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Corresponding author: Dusan Dj Popovic, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Deputy Director, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotica 8, Belgrade 11000, Serbia. pduschan@gmail.com
Received: June 17, 2025
Revised: July 13, 2025
Accepted: August 1, 2025
Published online: August 16, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The effective management of gastrointestinal foreign bodies relies on individualized clinical judgment as well as established guidelines. While current guidelines offer significant support, they cannot replace the judgment of an experienced endoscopist working with a well-trained team. Thorough pre-endoscopic assessment, appropriate imaging, skilled endoscopic technique, and multidisciplinary coordination, especially in high-risk cases, are essential for safe and successful outcomes.