Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: In recent years, with the increase of magnetic toys, the intake of magnetic foreign bodies is an increasing problem in pediatric emergency.The strong suction of the magnetic foreign body can lead to necrosis, perforation, and infection of surrounding tissues.The site of magnetic foreign body injury is mainly the esophagus, intestines, stomach, a few in the pharynx, etc.This requires early assessment and appropriate intervention to avoid further harm.Because of its unique physical properties, magnetic foreign bodies in bilateral nasal cavity are rarely reported. Now we have a case of a bilateral magnetic foreign body in the nasal cavity.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Chenxi Luo, Zhenghua Huang, Qi Li
Language: English
Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4200617688