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Disc battery ingestion; a single event with different outcomes.
International Journal of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|February 27, 2019
Summary
Disc battery ingestion poses a significant risk, unlike most foreign body ingestions in children. This case report highlights the severe potential harm, including fatality, associated with swallowing disc batteries.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a frequent occurrence in children under 5, often due to exploration.
- While most ingested foreign bodies pass without issue, disc batteries present a unique and severe hazard.
- Disc battery ingestion is associated with serious complications, including potentially fatal outcomes.
Observation:
- This report details two pediatric cases of disc battery ingestion.
- The study focuses on the clinical presentation and outcomes of these specific ingestions.
Findings:
- Disc battery ingestion can lead to severe gastrointestinal injury.
- Outcomes can range from significant morbidity to mortality, underscoring the critical nature of these events.
Implications:
- Prompt recognition and management of disc battery ingestion are crucial in pediatric emergency care.
- Awareness among healthcare providers and parents about the specific dangers of disc batteries is vital.
- This underscores the need for targeted prevention strategies and rapid intervention protocols for pediatric disc battery ingestions.
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