Abstract
Ingestion of cylindrical batteries is a rare condition in children. There are no clear guidelines regarding the appropriate management of this condition. We present 2 such cases; one patient required endoscopic removal of the battery, while in the other one the battery passed spontaneously. We recommend that such cases be admitted for monitoring and treated on an individual basis, according to the clinical picture, X-ray data and the availability of pediatric emergency endoscopy.
Highlights
Battery ingestion is a common event in children due to their widespread use for watches, remote controls, toys etc
A 5-year old boy was admitted following an incidental ingestion of a cylindrical battery from a remote TV control device
Case 2 A 5 years old female was admitted to the department of pediatric gastroenterology following the ingestion of a foreign body, which her parents referred
Summary
Battery ingestion is a common event in children due to their widespread use for watches, remote controls, toys etc. Ingestion of cylindrical batteries is less common, mainly due to the large size of them, which makes it more difficult to swallow. Treatment consists of either close follow- up by serial X-ray images or removal by surgery or endoscopy in case of symptoms or increase risk of perforation. A 5-year old boy was admitted following an incidental ingestion of a cylindrical battery from a remote TV control device.
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