Abstract:
Background: Infants and young children explore objects by putting them in the mouth. Although most swallowed foreign bodies pass spontaneously via the gastrointestinal tract without causing harm, some of them are potentially dangerous and may be lethal.
Patients and methods: Five children have swallowed multiple high strength and powerful rare earth Neodymium Magnetic beads. Three cases were subjected to open and two for laparoscopic exploration (one of them converted to open).
Results: Multiple complicated enteroenteric ?stulae were noted in three cases and multiple perforation of small intestine in two cases. Resection anastomosis was done for one case and simple closure of small bowel perforations for other four cases. Post operative course was uneventful for all patients and discharged in a good general condition.
Conclusion: General practitioners should be aware of the danger and complications of Neodymium Magnetic beads ingestion by children. Early endoscopic removal is recommended if the patient presents immediately after ingestion. Parents awareness through media is required to abandon magnetic beads in houses and where children can ingest those dangerous beads.
Biography:
Gamal Al-Saied is a distinguished Egyptian pediatric surgeon and academic affiliated with Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. He has made significant contributions to pediatric surgery through clinical practice, research, and academic leadership.
Academic and Professional Background:
He graduated from Al-Azhar University with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery, earning high honors and ranking 9th among the top 10 graduates of his class. He completed his Master's degree (MSc) in Pediatric Surgery in 1991 and obtained his Doctorate (MD) in Pediatric Surgery in 1998. His academic career at Al-Azhar University progressed from demonstrator to assistant lecturer, lecturer, assistant professor, and ultimately to full professor in 2009.
He holds several prestigious certifications, including:
- Fellowship of the European Board of Pediatric Surgery (FEBPS), awarded in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCPS).
Research and Editorial Contributions:
He has an extensive research portfolio, with 37 international publications in pediatric surgery journals and a chapter in the textbook Current Concepts of Urethroplasty. He has supervised numerous Master's and Doctorate theses and serves as Editor-in-Chief for two international pediatric surgery journals, as well as an editor for thirteen others. His research interests include complex pediatric and neonatal surgical conditions. Leadership and Conference Participation Beyond academia, he is actively involved in the global pediatric surgery community. He has been invited as a speaker and chairperson at various international conferences, including the Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia and the Pediatrics and Neonatology Conference Online Presence he maintains a professional profile on ResearchGate, where he shares his publications and connects with the research community.
