Table 3 Comparison of unwitnessed/non-self-reported magnetic foreign body misingestion (Group 1) and witnessed/self-reported magnetic foreign body misingestion (Group 2) in children.
From: Clinical characteristics of magnetic foreign body misingestion in children
Group | Event witnessed/self-reported | Interval between misingestion and GI symptoms | Initial KUB at 1st medical visit site | GI symptoms | Gastroscopic retrieval | Discharged with stool | Operation | Hospital stay, days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 (N = 5) | No | Unknown | 3/5 | 5/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 | 5/5 (3 Lap-sco, 2 Lap-tomy) | 10–22 days (median: 13 days) |
2 (N = 9) | Yes | 1–8 h | 3/9 | 4/9 | 2/9 | 5/9 | 2/9 (2 Lap-tomy) | 2–12 days (median: 3 days) |
