Intestinal perforation caused by magnetic toys
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- 作者：Esperanza Herná ; ndez Anselmi ; Carlos Gutié ; rrez San Romá ; n ; Jose Enrique Barrios Fontoba ; Lidia Ayuso Gonzá ; lez ; Estí ; baliz Valdé ; s Dieguez ; Javier Lluna Gonzá ; lez ; Amparo
- 刊名：Journal of Pediatric Surgery
- 出版年：2007
- 出版时间：March 2007
- 年：2007
- 卷：42
- 期：3
- 页码：e13-e16
- 全文大小：236 K
文摘
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.