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Button battery ingestion in children.

Michael J Eliason¹, Robert L Ricca, Thomas Q Gallagher

¹aNaval Medical Center Portsmouth, Department of Otolaryngology bNaval Medical Center Portsmouth, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.

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Button battery ingestion in children poses a serious risk. Parental and provider education are crucial for preventing severe injury and death from these common household items.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Toxicology
Public Health

Background:

Button batteries are common in households and pose a significant risk of esophageal injury if ingested, particularly by children.
Ingestion can lead to rapid, severe injury, long-term morbidity, and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the latest findings on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of button battery ingestion.
To highlight recent advancements and ongoing challenges in addressing this pediatric health threat.

Main Methods:

Review of updated epidemiological data from poison control centers.
Analysis of new bench research on injury patterns and mitigation strategies.
Evaluation of current management algorithms and treatment protocols.

Main Results:

Updated epidemiological data reveals ongoing risks associated with button battery ingestion.
Research is exploring injury mechanisms and potential mitigation strategies.
Management strategies are evolving, including trauma protocols and lower gastrointestinal tract management.

Conclusions:

Despite diagnostic and management advances, education remains paramount for preventing button battery ingestion sequelae.
Collaboration among healthcare professionals, public health, and industry is vital for mitigating this hazard.