Pediatr Emerg Med J.
2022 Dec;9(2):113-116. 10.22470/pemj.2022.00514.
Two cases of intestinal obstruction due to ingestion of water beads
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Republic of Korea
- 2Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Republic of Korea
- 3Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- KMID: 2538073
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.22470/pemj.2022.00514
Abstract
- Water beads are small, colorful toys that swell over the time in water. We report 2 cases of intestinal obstruction by unwitnessed ingestion of water beads. The diagnosis of each case was made by exploratory laparoscopy or comprehensive ultrasonography. The water beads were removed surgically in both cases. Since their ingestion can cause intestinal obstruction, water beads should not be allowed as toys for children.
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