Accidental multiple magnet ingestion by an adult: a case report

Suraj Gopal; Dubey Indu Bhushan; Junaid Ahmad Sofi

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20202433

Authors

Suraj Gopal Department of General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
Dubey Indu Bhushan Department of General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
Junaid Ahmad Sofi Department of General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20202433

Keywords:

Multiple magnets, Adult, Ingestion

Abstract

Accidental multiple magnetic foreign body ingestion although common in children is rare in adults. Multiple magnetic foreign body ingestion possess a definitive risk of causing intestinal perforation, volvulus or fistulas and requires early surgical intervention even in apparently asymptomatic individuals to prevent catastrophic complications. We report a case of an 18 year old male with a history of accidental simultaneous ingestion of two semi-circular shaped magnets along with a nail. The peculiarity of the case being that despite the magnets being simultaneously ingested, one was in the stomach and the other in the jejunum adhered to each other through the transverse colon mesentery causing pressure necrosis of the adjoining wall with the patient being asymptomatic.

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Author Biography

Suraj Gopal, Department of General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

Junior Resident (Academic)

Deparment of General Surgery

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