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Mercury absorption following button battery ingestion.

D H Bass1, A J Millar

  • 1Trauma Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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Button battery ingestion can lead to serious complications, including mercury spillage and absorption. This case highlights the need for a clear management plan for button battery ingestion to prevent mercury toxicity.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Button battery ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
  • Complications can range from esophageal burns to systemic mercury toxicity.

Observation:

  • A case of button battery ingestion is presented.
  • The battery disintegrated, causing mercury spillage and subsequent absorption from the colon.

Findings:

  • Elemental mercury absorption from the colon following button battery disintegration is a potential complication.
  • This absorption can lead to systemic mercury toxicity.

Implications:

  • A structured management plan is crucial for cases of button battery ingestion.
  • Early recognition and intervention can mitigate mercury toxicity and other severe outcomes.

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