A Case of Gastro-colic Fistula with Peritonitis Due to Ingested Magnets.
- Author:
Yong Duck CHO
1
;
Young Woon CHANG
;
Chang Hyun CHO
;
Young HWANGBO
;
Jaejoon SHIM
;
Jae Young JANG
;
Hyo Jong KIM
;
Byung Ho KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. cywgi@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Multiple magnets ingestion;
Gastro-colic fistula;
Peritonitis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Child;
Consciousness Disorders;
Deglutition Disorders;
Eating;
Fistula;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Magnets;
Necrosis;
Peritonitis
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2010;41(3):168-171
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The ingestion of a foreign body is common in children. But in adults, especially in those who have a mental illness, dysphagia, and consciousness disorders often occur. If a patient ingests more than two magnets, he can develop numerous complications such as bowel necrosis, perforation, and fistula formation. Here we report a case of a 32-year-old patient with gastro-colic fistula and peritonitis following ingestion of multiple magnets. In accidental ingestion of multiple magnets, early exploration should be considered.
