Ingestion of multiple magnets or single magnet + additional metallic foreign bodies
Potential for significant bowel complications due to attraction through bowel loops
Newer rare-earth magnets are composed of iron, boron, & neodymium: 5-10x stronger than traditional magnets
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Selected References
Han Y et al: Ingestion of multiple magnets in children. J Pediatr Surg. 55(10):2201-5, 2020
Strickland M et al: Case discussions and radiographic illustration of magnet-related injuries in children. J Emerg Med.58(6):902-9, 2020
Reeves PT et al: Trends of magnet ingestion in children, an ironic attraction. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 66(5):e116-21, 2018
Kramer RE et al: Management of ingested foreign bodies in children: a clinical report of the NASPGHAN Endoscopy Committee. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 60(4):562-74, 2015
Pugmire BS et al: Review of ingested and aspirated foreign bodies in children and their clinical significance for radiologists. Radiographics. 35(5):1528-38, 2015
Brown JC et al: Pediatric magnet ingestions: the dark side of the force. Am J Surg. 207(5):754-9; discussion 759, 2014
Abbas MI et al: Magnet ingestions in children presenting to US emergency departments, 2002-2011. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 57(1):18-22, 2013
De Roo AC et al: Rare-earth magnet ingestion-related injuries among children, 2000-2012. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 52(11):1006-13, 2013
Otjen JP et al: Imaging pediatric magnet ingestion with surgical-pathological correlation. Pediatr Radiol. 43(7):851-9, 2013
Hussain SZ et al: Management of ingested magnets in children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 55(3):239-42, 2012
Oestreich AE: The usefulness of magnification in postgastric magnetopathy. Pediatr Radiol. 37(12):1268-9, 2007
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Postgastric magnetopathy
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Ingestion of multiple magnets or single magnet + additional metallic foreign bodies
Potential for significant bowel complications due to attraction through bowel loops
Newer rare-earth magnets are composed of iron, boron, & neodymium: 5-10x stronger than traditional magnets
IMAGING
Radiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Han Y et al: Ingestion of multiple magnets in children. J Pediatr Surg. 55(10):2201-5, 2020
Strickland M et al: Case discussions and radiographic illustration of magnet-related injuries in children. J Emerg Med.58(6):902-9, 2020
Reeves PT et al: Trends of magnet ingestion in children, an ironic attraction. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 66(5):e116-21, 2018
Kramer RE et al: Management of ingested foreign bodies in children: a clinical report of the NASPGHAN Endoscopy Committee. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 60(4):562-74, 2015
Pugmire BS et al: Review of ingested and aspirated foreign bodies in children and their clinical significance for radiologists. Radiographics. 35(5):1528-38, 2015
Brown JC et al: Pediatric magnet ingestions: the dark side of the force. Am J Surg. 207(5):754-9; discussion 759, 2014
Abbas MI et al: Magnet ingestions in children presenting to US emergency departments, 2002-2011. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 57(1):18-22, 2013
De Roo AC et al: Rare-earth magnet ingestion-related injuries among children, 2000-2012. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 52(11):1006-13, 2013
Otjen JP et al: Imaging pediatric magnet ingestion with surgical-pathological correlation. Pediatr Radiol. 43(7):851-9, 2013
Hussain SZ et al: Management of ingested magnets in children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 55(3):239-42, 2012
Oestreich AE: The usefulness of magnification in postgastric magnetopathy. Pediatr Radiol. 37(12):1268-9, 2007
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