Shape-Shifting Ultrasound Stickers Detect Post-Surgical Complications

Gastrointestinal surgeries carry the risk of fluid leaks, a potentially life-threatening complication. However no existing methods can reliably and non-invasively detect these leaks. To address this unmet need, researchers developed a tiny, soft, flexible sticker that changes in shape inside the body, enabling standard ultrasound tech to detect leaks for earlier detection and intervention. After the patient has recovered, the soft, tiny sticker simply dissolves away.

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