A hospital in Abu Dhabi has successfully removed 21 magnets from the stomach of a 23-month-old baby.

Tawam Hospital in Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi, removed the magnets after they triggered eight gastrointestinal perforations and four aortoenteric fistulas between his stomach, colon and intestines.

The operation was performed by a professional team led by Dr. Khalid Al Harbi, Consultant, Pediatric Pulmonologist, who stated that the case was immediately diagnosed once he was hospitalized and showed that the 21 magnetic pieces he had swollen had been adherently stuck together, which necessitated an immediate surgical intervention as it could have put pressure on the veins and caused severe internal injury.

"Thanks to God Almighty, the professionalism of the medical team and the high-tech surgical equipment at the hospital, we managed to remove the magnets and close the gastrointestinal perforations. The child is now safe and sound and left the hospital in a good condition," he added.

Source: Khaleej Times