Journal of paediatrics and child health · 2024
Water beads: Expanding toy and 'new' problem for paediatric surgeons and community.
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Bollettini Taisia, Mogiatti Mirella, Benigna Alice, Finelli Angelica, Ferrara Francesco, Pardi Veronica, Macchiarelli Raffaele, Messina Mario, Gentilino Valerio, Molinaro Francesco, Angotti Rossella
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Water beads made from superabsorbent polymers can lead to bowel obstruction, which can sometimes be fatal. This article aims to highlight the dangers of such toys and to propose an innovative, safe and effective approach to diagnostic and therapeutic management.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We report two cases of children with intestinal obstruction following the ingestion of products based on superabsorbent polymers. They were diagnosed and treated in two different centres using varying techniques.
RESULTS: We compare our experiences with the few cases reported in the literature. Since water beads are radiolucent, ultrasound or CT scans are crucial for diagnosis. As in one of our cases, radiography of the upper gastrointestinal tract with contrast can be very helpful. Laparotomy with enterotomy is the main surgical approach reported in literature to extract the water spheres. We report two cases managed using a minimally invasive approach, and one of them is the second one described in the literature, treated endoscopically.
CONCLUSIONS: Water beads pose a potential danger to children, making it necessary to limit the sale of this type of toy. We offer a management flowchart based on our experience and evidence from the literature.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We report two cases of children with intestinal obstruction following the ingestion of products based on superabsorbent polymers. They were diagnosed and treated in two different centres using varying techniques.
RESULTS: We compare our experiences with the few cases reported in the literature. Since water beads are radiolucent, ultrasound or CT scans are crucial for diagnosis. As in one of our cases, radiography of the upper gastrointestinal tract with contrast can be very helpful. Laparotomy with enterotomy is the main surgical approach reported in literature to extract the water spheres. We report two cases managed using a minimally invasive approach, and one of them is the second one described in the literature, treated endoscopically.
CONCLUSIONS: Water beads pose a potential danger to children, making it necessary to limit the sale of this type of toy. We offer a management flowchart based on our experience and evidence from the literature.