Citation

Kisku S, John T, Mutt N. Trop. Gastroenterol. 2015; 36(2): 118-120.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Charaka Publishing House)

DOI

10.7869/tg.264

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Toys containing detachable strong magnetic parts are a potential health hazard in children and the accidental ingestion of the same is being reported worldwide with increasing frequency.[1] Several algorithms designed to direct clinical decisions are available.[2-4] The spectrum of complications is possibly only unfolding. Increased awareness of the problems associated with magnet ingestion is necessary for parents, healthcare givers, toy makers and marketers.

Case history

A 2-year-old boy presented with history of ingestion of two magnets10 days previously. The child was immediately taken to a pediatrician who confirmed the presence of two magnets in the bowel by X-ray abdomen. The parents were advised to watch for spontaneous expulsion of the magnets. The child remained asymptomatic and hence the parents brought the child 10 days later because the magnets had not yet been expelled...

Keywords: Multiple magnet ingestion