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Case Report: Acute Small Bowel Obstruction in a Toddler Due to Water-absorbing Beads:

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes a 21-month-old boy who presented with recurrent non-bilious vomiting and poor oral intake, later diagnosed with acute small bowel obstruction caused by the ingestion of water-absorbing beads. The obstruction required exploratory laparotomy for removal of the beads. The case highlights the risks associated with these objects in pediatric populations and emphasizes the importance of thorough history-taking in such scenarios.

Source: International Journal of Advanced Research

DOI: 10.21474/ijar01/19976

Authors: Abdulrahiman Cheenammadath House, Rikaz Bizzari, Diary A. Rahman, Eyas A. Mukhtar

Institution: Dubai Health Authority

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405764186