Hidden danger of button batteries

Kiarash Taghavi, Andrew Hobson, Peter Borzi

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Abstract

This case highlights a rare but important presentation of aorto-oesophageal fistula caused by a concealed foreign body. Primary prevention strategies are needed to address the danger associated with button batteries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)643-645
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume51
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • emergency medicine
  • ENT
  • gastroenterology
  • surgery.

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