TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Ingestion of magnetic bodies in childhood. What now?
JO  - Padiatrische praxis
A1  - Sperling, P.
A1  - Wistop, Anja
A1  - Baierlein, S.A.
A1  - Riedel, R.
A1  - Schroepfer, E.
A1  - Meyer, T.
SP  - 607
EP  - 612
VL  - 79
IS  - 4
N2  - Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is common among infants and children. Mostly the ingested bodies are coins and toys, which often pass spontaneously. Ingestion of magnetic objects is still quite rare and can be a serious matter. If multiple magnetic parts or a combination of magnets and ferrous metallic objects are ingested, they may attract each other and can cause serious life-threatening complications including bowel necrosis, perforation, obstruction, volvulus and abscess formation. We present three cases of multiple magnets ingestion with varied presentations and complications. We reviewed the medical literature and deduce a clinical algorithm for ingested magnetic objects. We conclude that the ingestion of t wo or more magnetic objects or the combination of magnets and ferrous metallic objects requires urgent intervention.     Keywords: Multiple magnet ingestion<p />  <p>Language: de</p>
LA  - de
SN  - 0030-9346
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -