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Alexandra L Van Horn1, Gloria D Sanin1, Heidi L Roeber1
1Department of Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC, USA.
The American Surgeon
|May 12, 2023
Summary
Ingesting water beads, popular sensory toys for children, can cause dangerous small bowel obstructions. Prompt medical attention is crucial for diagnosis and treatment to avoid complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Toxicology
- Toy Safety
Background:
- Water beads, popular children's toys, are composed of water-absorbing polymers.
- These polymers can cause intestinal obstruction if ingested by pediatric patients.
- Increasing incidence of water bead ingestion necessitates awareness of associated risks.
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