Abstract:Ingestion of foreign bodies is a common problem in children, most of which pass spontaneously through the gastrointestinal tract. A single magnet is like other foreign bodies, but it is an emergency situation when ingested more than one or with metallic objects together. They can bind by dragging the loops due to the strong attraction force, eventually leading to serious complications such as ulceration, necrosis, fistula formation, perforation, intestinal obstruction, and volvulus in the intestinal wall. In t… Show more
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