Multiple magnetic foreign bodies causing complex intestinal fistula

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports

A.S. Reddy¹  Minnie Bodhanwala²  Gayatri S. Munghate³ 

[1] Corresponding author.;Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, 400012, India;Paediatric Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for children, Acharya Dhone Marg, Parel, Mumbai, 400012, India;

关键词: Foreign body;    Magnets;    Intestinal fistula;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

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