Geon Kim
Ewha Womans University
研究室紹介
Professor Geon Kim's research lab specializes in pediatric emergency medicine and gastrointestinal endoscopy, with a primary focus on the management and complications of foreign body ingestion, particularly high-strength neodymium magnets. The lab investigates the clinical outcomes, endoscopic interventions, and surgical management of pediatric patients who ingest these powerful magnets, which can cause severe gastrointestinal injuries due to their strong magnetic forces. The research also emphasizes public health awareness and prevention strategies related to the unregulated availability of such magnets. The lab's work contributes to improving clinical protocols and patient safety in emergency pediatric care.
Research Overview
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Selected Papers
1Recent reports indicate that the number of children presenting to the emergency department after ingesting magnets has increased over the last decade. Since neodymium magnets became commercially available, reports of complications caused by their ingestion have accrued in Korea. Neodymium magnets are tens of times stronger than ordinary magnets; hence, complications associated with their ingestion are severe. These “super magnets” can be purchased without any restriction. We report the case of a