An unusual case of small bowel obstruction in a child caused by ingestion of water-storing gel beads

作者：Moon Jane S; Bliss David; Hunter Catherine J^*

来源：Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2012, 47(9): E19-E22.

DOI：10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.04.005

• Pediatric
• Foreign body
• Intestine obstruction

Foreign body ingestion occurs most commonly in the pediatric population. Small bowel obstruction is a rare complication that can occur, and surgical intervention is required. We present the first report of a case of an 18-month-old child with a jejunal obstruction caused by ingestion of water-storing gel beads used for botanical arrangements. The child presented with obstipation and nonbloody, nonbilious emesis. Symptoms resolved after a large bead 3 cm in diameter was retrieved via laparoscopic-assisted excision. This case suggests that water-storing gel beads are particularly dangerous foreign bodies and should be kept out of the reach of children.

• 出版日期2012-9