Magnets are inherently attractive to young children, but present a risk when ingested. If consumed alone, small, smooth magnetic foreign bodies are likely to pass without significant event; however, ingestion of multiple magnets may have catastrophic consequences, including bowel perforation, obstruction, peritonitis, and death. Increasing reports of morbidity and mortality in recent years from...

The introduction of magnetic toys has led to an increase in the incidence pediatric magnet ingestion. A previously healthy 3-year-old girl was referred our emergency room after ingesting multiple magnets more than a week ago. Although she did not show any subjective symptoms, imaging revealed three metallic foreign bodies trachea and upper esophagus, with aggregated lower-middle abdomen. total ...

OBJECTIVE There is an increasing number of accidents by erroneous ingestion of button batteries in recent years; the batteries arouse the interest of infants because of their attractive shape and luster. The batteries remaining in the gastrointestinal tract and discharging electric current over a long period of time may induce ulceration or perforation, thus must be carefully considered the sel...

A 24-year-old female with a history of major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder presented complaining of worsening abdominal pain over the last 48 h. She reported previously watching an episode of a television medical drama in which a patient swallowed magnets and found out this was very dangerous. She then tried this herself and swallowed m...