eMJA: Ingestion of magnets in children: a growing concern

To the Editor: Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is common in children. Most pass through the gastrointestinal tract spontaneously,1 but some, such as magnets and batteries, can cause serious problems. We treated three children, aged 4–11 years, who ingested magnets that caused multiple bowel perforations.

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