Teen in New Zealand Undergoes Surgery After Swallowing Nearly 200 Magnets
TL;DR
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand required surgery after ingesting 80-100 high-powered magnets, which caused bowel damage and pressure necrosis. The magnets linked together inside his digestive system, leading to emergency surgery and recovery. Despite a ban on these magnets in New Zealand, they are still available online, raising safety concerns and prompting reviews of product listings.
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- Boy who swallowed 100 magnets has surgery to remove them from his gut NBC News
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