Case report demonstrates ileal perforation and peritonitis following magnetic beads ingestion in an older child, highlighting intestinal risks beyond typical foreign body cases.
Foreign body ingestion is frequent in younger children, with generally good outcome on conservative management. However, magnetic beads ingestion is an exceptional cause of intestinal perforation in the older children.
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