Magnet ingestion, especially ingestion of multiple magnets and rare-earth magnets (neodymium), has the potential to cause several complications. Ingestion of multiple magnets causes attraction between the loops of bowel, leading to perforation, obstruction, or fistulization. Children often require endoscopic or surgical intervention to retrieve the magnets and repair the damage created by the magnets. We report a toddler with multiple magnet beads ingestion, its associated complications, and management. Discussion includes management guidelines.
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