Multiple magnetic foreign bodies causing complex intestinal fistula

Foreign body ingestion is a common occurrence in young children. Majority are associated with low morbidity [1]. The magnetic foreign body ingestion related injuries have increased in last decade. These are associated with significant morbidity [2]. We describe a case of one such multiple small magn...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2020-12, Vol.63, p.101661, Article 101661
Main Authors: Munghate, Gayatri S., Reddy, A.S., Bodhanwala, Minnie
Format: Article
Language:English
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Foreign body
Intestinal fistula
Magnets
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Summary:Foreign body ingestion is a common occurrence in young children. Majority are associated with low morbidity [1]. The magnetic foreign body ingestion related injuries have increased in last decade. These are associated with significant morbidity [2]. We describe a case of one such multiple small magnets ingestion resulting in formation of complex fistula between stomach and two loops of small intestine. Child had to undergo laparotomy.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101661