Abstract
Multiple magnet ingestion is rare, but can cause serious gastrointestinal complications. We report a case of 7-year-old girl with multiple intestinal perforations caused by multiple magnet ingestion. The aim of this report is to draw attention to magnetic toys, results of magnet ingestion and the importance of timing of operation.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Foreign Bodies / complications*
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Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging
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Foreign Bodies / surgery
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Humans
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Ileal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Ileal Diseases / etiology*
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Ileal Diseases / surgery
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Intestinal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
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Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
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Intestinal Perforation / surgery
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Laparotomy
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Magnetics*
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Radiography, Abdominal