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Swallowing multiple magnets poses danger to children

October 26, 2004

Children who swallow more than one magnet need immediate medical care. If the magnets are allowed to pass beyond the stomach, they can attract each other through opposing intestinal walls, which can lead to obstruction, necrosis (cell or tissue death) and perforation of the intestines. ''Any time more than one magnet passes beyond the stomach of a child, urgent surgical consideration is required.''



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