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Esophageal button battery ingestion in children
Arzu Şencan1, İncinur Genişol, Münevver Hoşgör
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Behçet Uz Children's Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir-Turkey. arzusencan71@yahoo.com.tr.
Summary
Button battery ingestion in the esophagus is dangerous. Early diagnosis and endoscopic removal are crucial for preventing serious complications like esophageal stricture.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Esophageal button battery ingestion poses significant risks of morbidity and mortality.
- Prompt medical intervention is critical for favorable outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cases of esophageal button battery ingestion treated at our institution.
- To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and prompt management.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of foreign body ingestions from January 2010 to May 2015.
- Analysis of cases involving button batteries lodged in the esophagus.
- Data collected included patient demographics, time to admission, symptoms, battery details, treatment, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Eight cases (11.2%) of button battery ingestion in the esophagus were identified among 71 esophageal foreign bodies.
- The mean age of affected patients was 1.7 years.
- All patients underwent prompt endoscopic removal; three developed esophageal stricture, successfully treated with dilatation.
Conclusions:
- Early recognition and timely endoscopic removal are essential for managing esophageal button battery ingestion.
- Consider button battery ingestion in the differential diagnosis for persistent gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms.
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