2008
Multiple Magnet Ingestion as a Source of Severe Gastrointestinal Complications Requiring Surgical Intervention
Abstract: To raise awareness of the dangers associated with magnet ingestion in children. Design: Case report and review of the literature.
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“…As seen in our patient, symptoms and signs may initially be mild, even in the presence of pressure necrosis or full thickness ulcers, especially in the older child (15)(16)(17). Whereas younger children may be unable to recall or report the ingestion, older children may conceal the ingestion even after symptoms develop, for fear of repercussions from parents (1,5,12,17).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 67%
“…As seen in our patient, symptoms and signs may initially be mild, even in the presence of pressure necrosis or full thickness ulcers, especially in the older child (15)(16)(17). Whereas younger children may be unable to recall or report the ingestion, older children may conceal the ingestion even after symptoms develop, for fear of repercussions from parents (1,5,12,17).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 67%
“…10 In the dog from this study, the radiographs showed the presence of metallic, radiopaque foreign objects and loss of abdominal detail.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 68%
“…2 In cases of multiple magnet ingestion, our case also illustrates the benefit of laparoscopy to determine hollow viscus injury and to guide treatment in such cases. One previous report does show that rotational anomalies provide added concern in cases of foreign body ingestion, as in our case.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 76%
