Non-Surgical Management of Gastroduodenal Fistula Caused by Ingested Neodymium Magnets / 대한소아소화기영양학회지
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
;
: 336-340, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-717802
ABSTRACT
Foreign body ingestions pose a significant health risk in children. Neodymium magnets are high-powered, rare-earth magnets that is a serious issue in the pediatric population due to their strong magnetic force and high rate of complications. When multiple magnets are ingested, there is potential for morbidity and mortality, including gastrointestinal fistula formation, obstruction, bleeding, perforation, and death. Many cases require surgical intervention for removal of the magnets and management of subsequent complications. However, we report a case of multiple magnet ingestion in a 19-month-old child complicated by gastroduodenal fistula that was successfully treated by endoscopic removal and supportive care avoiding the need for surgical intervention. At two-week follow-up, the child was asymptomatic and upper gastrointestinal series obtained six months later demonstrated resolution of the fistula.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Follow-Up Studies
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Mortality
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Gastric Fistula
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Intestinal Fistula
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Eating
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Endoscopy
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Fistula
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Foreign Bodies
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Hemorrhage
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Neodymium
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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