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This article aims to highlight the dangers of such toys and to propose an innovative, safe and effective approach to diagnostic and therapeutic management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Patients and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>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.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>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. 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