A Case of Ingesting Multiple Magnets Removed by Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection.
- Author:
So Hyun GIL
1
;
Yong Keun CHO
;
Jin Woong CHO
;
Ji Woong KIM
;
Gum Mo JUNG
;
Young Jae LEE
;
Sang Hoon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea. drnavi@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Multiple magnet ingestion;
Fistula formation;
Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- MeSH:
Child;
Eating;
Fistula;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Intestinal Perforation;
Intestinal Volvulus;
Magnets;
Necrosis
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2011;42(3):157-160
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Foreign body ingestion is common in children, but magnet ingestion is rare. Ingestion of one magnet does not creat a serious problem; however, ingesting multiple magnet can lead to hazardous complications such as pressure necrosis, intestinal perforation, fistula formation, obstruction and intestinal volvulus. Most cases with complications after multiple magnet ingestion require surgical intervention. We report a case of a fistula following the ingestion of seven small, flat and round magnets that were removed successfully by endoscopic submucosal dissection without surgery.
