title: Jejunoileal perforation and volvulus caused by multiple magnet ingestion.
abstract: Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in children, but magnet ingestion is relatively rare. However, when it occurs, it tends to have a high rate of complications. This is a case report of a 3-year-old child who swallowed multiple magnetic toys, subsequently developing jejunoileal perforation and volvulus. This case report indicates that it is best to surgically remove multiple ingested magnets without delay to avoid intestinal perforation, fistula, and other complications such as volvulus.
authors.forename: Serkan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arslan
authors.forename: Erol
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Basuguy
authors.forename: Hikmet
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zeytun
authors.forename: Mehmet Hanifi
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Okur
authors.forename: Bahattin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Aydogdu
authors.forename: Mehmet Serif
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Arslan
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007583:Jejunum; D059346:Magnets / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male