Two cases of intestinal obstruction due to ingestion of water beads
- Author:
Yang Hee KIM
1
;
Kwan Seop LEE
;
Soo Min AHN
;
Kyung Jae LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal 2022;9(2):113-116
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Water beads are small, colorful toys that swell over the time in water. We report 2 cases of intestinal obstruction by unwitnessed ingestion of water beads. The diagnosis of each case was made by exploratory laparoscopy or comprehensive ultrasonography. The water beads were removed surgically in both cases. Since their ingestion can cause intestinal obstruction, water beads should not be allowed as toys for children.
