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  • Toxicology
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Foreign body ingestion is a frequent emergency department visit for children and adults.
  • Button battery ingestion, particularly in children under 6, poses a significant risk of fatal injury.
  • Increased availability of consumer electronics has led to a rise in button battery ingestions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the dangers of button battery ingestion.
  • To emphasize the need for prompt diagnosis and management.
  • To advocate for increased awareness and public safety measures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentation and emergency management of button battery ingestions.
  • Emphasis on radiographic diagnosis and immediate endoscopic removal.
  • Discussion of potential complications and preventative strategies.

Main Results:

  • Button batteries lodged in the esophagus can cause severe tissue damage within 2 hours.
  • Ingested button batteries carry a high risk of complications, including death.
  • Nonspecific symptoms like fussiness, drooling, and refusal to eat may indicate ingestion.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency providers must maintain a high index of suspicion for button battery ingestion.
  • Radiographs are crucial for diagnosis and should not be delayed.
  • Public advocacy and education are essential to prevent button battery-related injuries.