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Ingested magnets and gastrointestinal complications.
Ingested magnets and gastrointestinal complications.
- Source :
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Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health . Jun2007, Vol. 43 Issue 6, p497-498. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Multiple magnet ingestion is an unexpected health hazard in children that can lead to significant gastrointestinal morbidity. The magnets are attracted to each other across the bowel wall and this may lead to pressure necrosis, resulting in perforation, fistula formation, and/or intestinal obstruction. We report herein a case of small bowel obstruction following ingestion of two magnets. The public and clinicians should be aware of the health hazard of such devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10344810
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25137526
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01121.x