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Sandy Ren1,2, Heitor Lopes1,2, Neil Masters1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA.
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
|September 15, 2023
Summary
Button battery ingestion in children requires prompt medical attention. Video laryngoscopy can aid in difficult upper esophageal foreign body removals, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion is a frequent cause of pediatric emergency surgery.
- Button battery ingestion poses a significant risk due to potential for severe gastrointestinal tract damage.
Observation:
- An 11-month-old infant presented with a button battery lodged in the proximal esophagus.
- Standard extraction methods were challenging.
Findings:
- Successful removal of the button battery was achieved using video laryngoscopy assistance.
- Video laryngoscopy facilitated a difficult extraction of an upper esophageal foreign body.
Implications:
- Routine use of video laryngoscopy may be beneficial for foreign body removal in the upper esophagus.
- This technique could improve safety and efficacy in pediatric emergency procedures.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for managing button battery ingestions.
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