Stress magnet ingestion in three children: Endoscopist perspective
Articles > Article · 2012
Authors: Funda ÇETİN, Hasan Ali Yuksekkaya, Gulín Erdemir, Cigdem Omur Ecevit, Rasit Vural Yagci
Interventional Medicine and Applied Science, International, Scopus, 2012, vol 4, pp 162-164
Summary
Abstract The widespread use of magnets in toy industry has resulted in increased reports of magnet ingestions and related complications. Ensconcing within plastic covers and manufacturing larger pieces have been forwarded to avoid ingestion. We report 3 cases of magnet ingestion called “stress magnets” which are large to pass the gastric outlet. Endoscopic retrieval of single and double magnets from the stomach is described, and magnet related health hazard as well as the procedure related adversities is discussed.