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F Hand1, D McDowell1, J Gillick1

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Children's University Hospital, Temple St, Dublin 1.

Irish Medical Journal
|March 6, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Button battery ingestion in children can cause serious esophageal damage. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe complications and ensure positive outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Button batteries (BB) are common household items that pose a significant ingestion risk to young children.
  • Esophageal lodgement of ingested button batteries can lead to severe mucosal injury and complications.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of button battery ingestion with esophageal lodgement are presented.
  • Case 1: Timely diagnosis and treatment resulted in no sequelae.
  • Case 2: Delayed diagnosis led to both early and late complications.

Findings:

  • The critical importance of prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of suspected button battery ingestion in children is demonstrated.
  • Delayed intervention significantly increases the risk of severe esophageal damage and long-term adverse effects.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for heightened awareness among parents and healthcare providers regarding the dangers of button battery ingestion.
  • Emphasizes the necessity of rapid diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for esophageal button battery foreign bodies in pediatric patients.
  • Underscores the potential for severe morbidity and mortality if button battery ingestion is not managed effectively.

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