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  • Ingested foreign bodies are common in children.
  • Most pass spontaneously, but complications can occur.
  • Surgical intervention is sometimes necessary for gastrointestinal foreign bodies.

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  • A 1.5-year-old child presented with vomiting and obstruction.
  • The child had ingested a hair clip.
  • Physical examination revealed signs of intestinal obstruction.

Findings:

  • Operative findings included duodenal and colonic perforations.
  • The ingested hair clip was identified as the cause.
  • Successful surgical removal of the hair clip and repair of perforations were performed.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for serious complications from ingested foreign bodies, even seemingly innocuous items like hair clips.
  • Prompt surgical evaluation is crucial for children presenting with symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction after foreign body ingestion.
  • Early diagnosis and management can prevent life-threatening outcomes.