J Korean Radiol Soc.  2008 Apr;58(4):405-408. 10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.4.405.

Duodenal Obstruction and Acquired Gastroduodenal Fistula Caused by Magnets: A Case Report

• Kim IJ
• Kim DH
• Byun JN
• Lim HG

• KMID: 1479105
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.4.405

Abstract

Foreign body ingestion in children is commonly encountered and this usually resolves spontaneously. Single magnet ingestion usually does not need additional medical treatment. However, multiple magnets can attract each other in intestinal loops and several complications can develop such as bowel obstruction and fistula formation. In this situation, endoscopic and/or surgical intervention is inevitably required. Therefore, making the correct diagnosis is needed for cases of magnets ingestion, and this should be done as soon as possible for children. We report here on a case of gastroduodenal fistula and duodenal obstruction caused by the interaction of four magnets.

Keyword

Intestinal obstruction; Intestinal fistula; Foreign bodies; Magnets

MeSH Terms

Child
Duodenal Obstruction
Eating
Fistula
Foreign Bodies
Humans
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Magnets