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dc.contributor.author | De Raeymaeker, X. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Van Cauwenbergh, S. | - |
dc.contributor.author | HOUBEN, Bert | - |
dc.contributor.author | Karimi, A. | - |
dc.contributor.author | SERGEANT, Gregory | - |
dc.contributor.author | APPELTANS, Bart | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-06-27T07:43:16Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2023-06-27T07:43:16Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | - |
dc.date.submitted | 2023-06-23T11:45:52Z | - |
dc.identifier.citation | ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA, | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/40479 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Background Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is a common problem in children. Fortunately, the gastrointestinal tract is quite resilient to foreign bodies. On the other hand, the ingestion of magnets can result in enormous morbidity. Because of their natural tendency to firmly adhere they can cause intestinal obstruction, pressure necrosis, fistula formation or perforation. With this case report, we aim to raise awareness of the risks that these magnets pose to children. Methods We describe a case of intestinal perforation caused by the separate ingestion of multiple magnets from a children's toy (buckyballs, Neodymium spheres) by a two-year-old boy. A search in the Pubmed database showed some publications and varied management guidelines. Results The boy was treated with an exploratory laparoscopy converted to a mini-laparotomy. We removed the four magnets through separate enterotomies. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. The boy was discharged on a postoperative day five and had no complications at three months follow-ups. Conclusion Accidental ingestion of multiple magnets is rare but can create a life-threatening situation in children. If the magnets are still in the stomach, endoscopic retrieval is needed. If they are beyond the stomach, in asymptomatic cases close clinical and radiographic vigilance is mandatory. When symptomatic we advise urgent removal. If treated on time, the surgical outcome is good and fast recovery is expected. | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD | - |
dc.subject.other | Pediatric | - |
dc.subject.other | magnets | - |
dc.subject.other | ingestion | - |
dc.subject.other | abdominal perforation | - |
dc.title | Magnets and children: a dangerous combination | - |
dc.type | Journal Contribution | - |
local.bibliographicCitation.jcat | A1 | - |
dc.description.notes | De Raeymaeker, X (corresponding author), Dept Abdominal Surg, Stadsomvaart 11, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium. | - |
dc.description.notes | xavier.deraeymaeker@hotmail.be | - |
local.publisher.place | 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND | - |
local.type.refereed | Refereed | - |
local.type.specified | Article | - |
local.bibliographicCitation.status | Early view | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/00015458.2023.2219086 | - |
dc.identifier.pmid | 37259806 | - |
dc.identifier.isi | 001003393500001 | - |
local.provider.type | wosris | - |
local.description.affiliation | [De Raeymaeker, X.; Van Cauwenbergh, S.; Houben, B.; Karimi, A.; Sergeant, G.; Appeltans, B.] Jessa Hosp, Dept Abdominal Surg, Hasselt, Belgium. | - |
local.description.affiliation | [De Raeymaeker, X.] Dept Abdominal Surg, Stadsomvaart 11, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium. | - |
local.uhasselt.international | no | - |
item.fulltext | No Fulltext | - |
item.fullcitation | De Raeymaeker, X.; Van Cauwenbergh, S.; HOUBEN, Bert; Karimi, A.; SERGEANT, Gregory & APPELTANS, Bart (2023) Magnets and children: a dangerous combination. In: ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA,. | - |
item.accessRights | Closed Access | - |
item.contributor | De Raeymaeker, X. | - |
item.contributor | Van Cauwenbergh, S. | - |
item.contributor | HOUBEN, Bert | - |
item.contributor | Karimi, A. | - |
item.contributor | SERGEANT, Gregory | - |
item.contributor | APPELTANS, Bart | - |
crisitem.journal.issn | 0001-5458 | - |
crisitem.journal.eissn | 2577-0160 | - |
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