100 magnets removed from gut: New Zealand teen swallows ‘banned’ high-powered magnets; loses bowel partly

A 13-year-old in New Zealand required extensive surgery after swallowing up to 100 high-powered magnets bought online. The ingested magnets caused tissue death in his intestines, necessitating the removal of damaged bowel. Despite a ban on such items, they remain accessible on global marketplaces, posing a significant risk to children.

100 magnets removed from gut: New Zealand teen swallows ‘banned’ high-powered magnets; loses bowel partly
A 13-year-old in New Zealand required extensive surgery after swallowing up to 100 high-powered magnets bought online. The ingested magnets caused tissue death in his intestines, necessitating the removal of damaged bowel. Despite a ban on such items, they remain accessible on global marketplaces, posing a significant risk to children.