Citation

Lee SK, Beck NS, Kim HH. J. Pediatr. Surg. 1996; 31(12): 1694-1695.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8986992

Abstract

The authors encountered two cases of gastrointestinal complication caused by ingested magnetic beads. Because of the magnetic property, the steel beads, components of bracelets or necklaces worn for naturalistic healing power, have caused perforations, fistula formation, and obstruction. The authors believe the public should be warned of the health hazard of such devices.

Keywords: Multiple magnet ingestion

Language: en