Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	122550
Country	Germany

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Magnetic resonance imaging-induced forces on video capsule endoscopes: First systematic in vitro assessment
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Maximilian J Beck, Martin Keuchel, Julia Paschen, Robin M Laser, Jens Roling, Dirk Bandorski, Anita C Windhorst, Niehls Kurniawan and Peter Baltes
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Corresponding Author	Maximilian J Beck, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Agaplesion Bethesda Hospital Bergedorf, Glindersweg 80, Hamburg 21029, Germany. maximilian.beck@posteo.de
Key Words	Video capsule endoscopy; Magnetic resonance imaging; Capsule retention; Displacement force; Torque; Magnetic resonance imaging safety; Inadvertent imaging; Medical device safety
Core Tip	With the increasing use of video capsule endoscopes (VCEs), accidental magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with an incorporated VCE is a growing risk. To date, no systematic data have been published on MRI-induced forces on VCEs. This in vitro study is the first to systematically quantify displacement forces and torque on 11 commercially available VCEs in a 3-Tesla MRI scanner. All but one VCE exceeded accepted safety thresholds, with magnet-containing capsules showing forces up to 50-fold above gravitational force. These findings highlight a potential safety concern relevant to both clinicians and engineers.
Citation	Beck MJ, Keuchel M, Paschen J, Laser RM, Roling J, Bandorski D, Windhorst AC, Kurniawan N, Baltes P. Magnetic resonance imaging-induced forces on video capsule endoscopes: First systematic in vitro assessment. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-04-24 02:00
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-24 02:01
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-10 09:36
Return for Revision	2026-06-10 09:36
Revised	2026-07-15 18:27
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-08-13 17:13
Second Decision by Editor	2026-09-17 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-09-17 09:27
Articles in Press	2026-09-17 09:27
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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