title: Intestinal perforation caused by magnetic toys.
abstract: Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is a common problem in children, but ingestion of magnets is rare. When multiple magnets are ingested, they may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing pressure necrosis, perforation, fistula formation, or intestinal obstruction; as has been reported in 13 cases in the past 10 years. We report the fifth case in the literature of intestinal perforation and fistula caused by the ingestion of 2 small magnetic pieces of a toy by a 3-year-old boy. We find it necessary that sanitary authorities give more information to parents and physicians about the potential risks of these magnetic toys.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Hospital Infantil La Fe, Valencia, Spain. espejuliet@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Esperanza
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hernández Anselmi
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gutiérrez San Román
authors.forename: Jose Enrique
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Barrios Fontoba
authors.forename: Lidia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ayuso González
authors.forename: Estíbaliz
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Valdés Dieguez
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lluna González
authors.forename: Amparo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roca Molla
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: García-Sala Viguer
authors.forename: Jacinto
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gómez Montes
authors.forename: Héctor
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cortina Orts
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008280:Magnetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010988:Play and Playthings / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography