In the Moscow region, doctors managed to save the one and a half-year-old patient, who was hospitalized with high fever, severe weakness and anxiety. This has been reported press office regional ministry of health
The boy was taken to the Ramenskoye hospital in a serious condition. The parents explained that the baby probably swallowed some of the magnetic balls. However, after the examinations, it was revealed that there were 34 magnets, that is, elements connected to each other in the stomach.
“During the surgical intervention, eight holes of the small intestine were exposed: balls connected with each other caused the rupture of the organ. 31 magnets were removed from the small intestine and three from the stomach using endoscopic equipment. “All the holes have been sewn up,” said Vladimir Khabalov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, head of the hospital’s pediatric surgery department.
The child also developed toxic shock due to a delayed request for medical attention. The patient has now been discharged home.
Previously reportedIn Chelyabinsk, doctors removed a construction paper clip from the boy’s throat.