Endoscopic Evaluation for Stricture Formation Post Button Battery Ingestion

Every year, there are over 3300 ingestions of button batteries, mostly by young children. Initial presentation of button battery ingestion may be nonspecific, with a delay in diagnosis and removal resulting in increased risk of complications. We present the case of a five-year-old female who present...

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Main Authors: Amber Bulna, Amanda C. Fifi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Pediatric Reports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7503/13/3/59