Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical features,diagnostic approaches,and selection of surgical treatments for pediatric magnetic foreign bodies in the digestive tract.Methods Clinical data of 17 children who ingested magnetic foreign bodies,admitted to our hospital between January 2018 and June 2025,were retrospectively analyzed.Data included demographics,clinical presentation,imaging findings,treatment,and outcomes.Results Among the 17 children (11 males,6 females),median age was 4.0 years (range,1.0-11.0).Common symptoms were abdominal pain,vomiting,and abdominal distension.All cases were diagnosed via abdominal X-ray or CT.Fifteen patients underwent surgery (7 laparotomy,5 laparoscopy,3 endoscopylaparoscopy combined).All children were discharged uneventfully.Conclusion Magnetic foreign bodies in the pediatric digestive tract can lead to severe complications.Early diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial.Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery minimizes trauma and improves outcomes.Prevention and education are vital for reducing incidence.

Key words: children, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, magnetic foreign bodies, surgical treatment