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[Impaction of Coin Battery in the Appendix]
Chang Bum Rim1, Kyung Ho Song1
1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Summary
Adults rarely ingest coin batteries, but a 31-year-old man experienced appendiceal impaction. Laparoscopic appendectomy was required to prevent perforation, highlighting a rare complication of coin battery ingestion.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Coin batteries are common in household devices and accessible.
- While pediatric coin battery ingestion is frequent, adult cases are rare.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old man swallowed three coin batteries.
- Initial endoscopy and bowel preparation failed to dislodge the batteries.
- The patient developed acute abdominal pain and fever during hospitalization.
Findings:
- Abdominal CT confirmed coin battery impaction within the appendix.
- Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed to address the appendiceal impaction.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare but serious complication of adult coin battery ingestion.
- Appendiceal impaction necessitates surgical intervention to prevent perforation.
- Physicians should consider coin battery ingestion in adults presenting with acute abdominal symptoms.
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