Emergent treatment of button batteries in the esophagus: evolution of management and need for close second-look esophagoscopy - Ruhl DS, Cable BB, Rieth KK.

OBJECTIVES: The evolving epidemiology of pediatric button battery ingestion is alarming. Currently, assessment of the degree of damage relies heavily on the initial esophagoscopy in a manner similar to the management of caustic ingestion. We have noted tha...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news