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Management of Cylindrical Battery Ingestion
C J O'Mahony1, I S Reynolds1, S Arya1
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Irish Medical Journal
|November 3, 2022
Summary
Ingestion of multiple cylindrical batteries can lead to surgical emergencies. While conservative management may work for a few batteries, significant numbers often require surgical removal to prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Cylindrical battery ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
- Batteries can cause significant gastrointestinal injury.
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