Magnet ingestion leading to intestinal fistulae, phytobezoar formation, and small bowel obstruction
Ingestion of neodymium magnets carries risks of dangerous intestinal complications including necrosis of the intestinal wall, bowel perforation, enteroenteric fistulae, and even death. Prompt endoscopic or surgical removal can prevent these complications. Here we report a case of unwitnessed ingesti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576619302283 |