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My 11 yr old swallowed a shiny onyx colored stoned shaped magnet maybe the width of a quarter but with depth like a stone?
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ER: for an xray and further management accordingly, or if stable see her doctor or go to urgent care first for initial evaluation
Answered 7/15/2015
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