Citation

Cho YD, Chang YW, Cho CH, Hwangbo Y, Shim J, Jang JY, Kim HJ, Kim BH. Korean J. Gastrointest. Endosc. 2010; 41(3): 168-171.

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(Copyright © 2010, Tong Hakhoe)

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Abstract

The ingestion of a foreign body is common in children. But in adults, especially in those who have a mental illness, dysphagia, and consciousness disorders often occur. If a patient ingests more than two magnets, he can develop numerous complications such as bowel necrosis, perforation, and fistula formation. Here we report a case of a 32-year-old patient with gastro-colic fistula and peritonitis following ingestion of multiple magnets. In accidental ingestion of multiple magnets, early exploration should be considered.

Keywords: Multiple magnet ingestion

Language: ko