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Israeli Hospital Treats Two Children for Dangerous Ingestions of Battery and Magnets

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 9, 2026

What happened

At Emek Medical Center in Afula, a four-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl were treated for swallowing dangerous objects, a button battery and multiple magnets respectively, both requiring emergency surgeries. Doctors warned about the severe risks and urged immediate medical attention in such cases.

01A 4-year-old boy swallowed a button battery and underwent emergency surgery at Emek Medical Center.
02A 5-year-old girl ingested 16 magnets causing five intestinal perforations and needed complex surgery.
03Doctors warn button batteries can cause severe esophageal burns within two hours if not removed.
04Magnets can attract across intestinal loops, causing serious damage and requiring surgical intervention.
05Children may show no immediate symptoms, so quick hospital arrival is critical after ingestion.
06Medical teams successfully treated both children, who are now recovering.

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