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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
Published on: September 11, 2018
[Intestinal perforation due to multiple magnet ingestion: a case report]
Mehmet Nuri Cevizci1, Cetin Ali Karadağ, Mesut Demir
1Sigli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştirma Hastanesi, Cocuk Cerrahisi Kliniği, Istanbul, Turkey.
Multiple magnet ingestion in children can cause serious intestinal complications, including perforation. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing these emergencies and preventing further harm.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Ingestion of multiple magnets in children poses a significant risk.
- Unlike single magnet ingestion, multiple magnets can attract each other, leading to severe intestinal complications.
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