title: [Neodymium magnet injury causing nasal fracture: a case report].
abstract: In parallel with technological developments, small size but strong magnets are commonly used in modern devices. In terms of foreign body injuries, magnet injuries are quite rare. However, due to their unique characteristics, there are some difficulties in their management. The magnetic field generated by the magnet affects the surgical instruments and make treatment difficult. In this case report, a nasal injury due to neodymium magnet and our alternative approach for its management was reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Andaç
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aykan
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Kasımpasa Military Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Serbülent
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Güzey
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Sedat
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Avşar
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Serdar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Öztürk
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D059346:Magnets; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009354:Neodymium; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D009354:Neodymium