Colorado Toddler Survives Emergency Surgery after Swallowing 28 Buckyballs
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Ella McBrien, a two year old toddler from Colorado, survived emergency surgery after swallowing 28 small high-powered magnets known as “Buckyballs” while her father, Kyle McBrien, stepped away to use the bathroom in their home, according to FOX31.
After a number of hours at the hospital, the Buckyballs were successfully removed by surgeons.Within a few hours after the procedure, the toddler was moving around normally added the source.
Ella McBrien’s parents, Elizabeth McBrien and Kyle McBrien, told FOX31 Denver on Sunday, September 19, “The girl likes to put things in her mouth.”
Buckyballs which were created for educational purposes only, were recalled by many stores in 2013 after several cases of children swallowing them were reported, according to DAILYMAIL.
“It was terrifying,” Ella’s mother, Elizabeth McBrien, said after her daughter finished surgery.
“I was losing it. He (Kyle Mcbrien) luckily kept it together.” Ella’s mother,
Elizabeth McBrien, said according to LIVESCIENCE..
Kyle McBrien said he’s telling others of his daughter’s health scare to warn other parents about the dangerous items according to Fox News.
Bella Jones • Jan 8, 2018 at 12:57 pm
lol yep
Lisa • Oct 27, 2017 at 11:11 am
After reading your article I learned not to swallow buckyballs because I might die.
Tim Wang • Oct 27, 2017 at 10:13 am
I was surprised to learn how dangerous buckyballs can be.
Alexandra Herrada • Oct 26, 2017 at 8:35 pm
I liked that your article gave awareness to people about items that are hazardous around children.
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Madi Ybarra • Oct 25, 2017 at 8:58 pm
This was really interesting. I loved reading it!
Nessa Sanchez • Oct 25, 2017 at 5:30 pm
I’m very glad she survived the surgery and glad she was back to normal hours after the surgery.
Vanessa • Oct 24, 2017 at 5:58 pm
After reading your article, I would like to know more about how many hours it took to remove the buckyballs.
Brandon Mamaril • Oct 23, 2017 at 12:16 pm
Scary, but good job though