Magnet Ingestion

Single Magnet Ingestion- Individualizing the Algorithm.

We present a case that encouraged us to revisit the management algorithm in single magnet ingestion [1]. A child had undergone a double-barrel sigmoid colostomy for anorectal malformation during neonatal period, with a plan for staged surgical repair. At four years of age he presented to the surgeon after ingestion of a single small magnet. The magnet was visible in the epigastrium on radiograp...

Multiple Intestinal Perforation and Necrosis due to Magnet Ingestion.

Among the few foreign bodies swallowed, multiple magnets are very rare. Ingestion of Multiple Magnets may lead to a number of dire complications. The present case report is about the ingestion of multiple singing magnets by 4-year-old child leading to intestinal segmental necrosis and perforations.

An Asymptomatic Multiple Magnet Ingestion with Transmesenteric Entero-Enteric Fistula

Ingestion of foreign bodies is a common presenting complaint in the pediatric emergency department. We present a case of a child in whom disc battery ingestion was suspected initially. The immobility of the foreign body on few days of conservative management raised the suspicion of two magnets. At operation, two magnets were found in the bowel causing a transmesenteric entero-enteric fistula.

Jejunoileal perforation and volvulus caused by multiple magnet ingestion.

Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in children, but magnet ingestion is relatively rare. However, when it occurs, it tends to have a high rate of complications. This is a case report of a 3-year-old child who swallowed multiple magnetic toys, subsequently developing jejunoileal perforation and volvulus. This case report indicates that it is best to surgically remove multiple ingested ma...

Magnet ingestion by a 3-year-old boy.