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Case Reports
. 2014 Jan-Mar;11(1):84-6.
doi: 10.4103/0189-6725.129249.

Intestinal perforation caused by multiple magnet ingestion

Nergul Corduk  1 , Seniha Esin Odabas, Akile Sarioglu-Buke
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Case Reports

Intestinal perforation caused by multiple magnet ingestion

Nergul Corduk et al. Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2014 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Multiple magnet ingestion is rare, but can cause serious gastrointestinal complications. We report a case of 7-year-old girl with multiple intestinal perforations caused by multiple magnet ingestion. The aim of this report is to draw attention to magnetic toys, results of magnet ingestion and the importance of timing of operation.

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