Intestinal perforation caused by magnetic toys |
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Authors: | Hernández Anselmi Esperanza Gutiérrez San Román Carlos Barrios Fontoba Jose Enrique Ayuso González Lidia Valdés Dieguez Estíbaliz Lluna González Javier Roca Molla Amparo García-Sala Viguer Carlos Gómez Montes Jacinto Cortina Orts Héctor |
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Institution: | a Department of Paediatric Surgery, Hospital Infantil La Fe, Valencia, Spain b Department of Radiology, Hospital Infantil La Fe, Valencia, Spain |
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Abstract: | Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is a common problem in children, but ingestion of magnets is rare. When multiple magnets are ingested, they may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing pressure necrosis, perforation, fistula formation, or intestinal obstruction; as has been reported in 13 cases in the past 10 years. We report the fifth case in the literature of intestinal perforation and fistula caused by the ingestion of 2 small magnetic pieces of a toy by a 3-year-old boy. We find it necessary that sanitary authorities give more information to parents and physicians about the potential risks of these magnetic toys. |
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Keywords: | Foreign body Magnet ingestion Fistula Perforation |
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