Button battery esophageal impaction

Discussion:

This case demonstrates a classic finding of impaction of a button battery in the cervical esophagus.  Differentiation between a button battery and other foreign bodies is of the utmost importance.  Ingestion and impaction of a button battery can cause respiratory distress through obstruction and a caustic burn.  If the battery is impacted as seen in this case, significant morbidity and/or mortality can occur within 8 hours after ingestion.  

Button batteries if passed through the stomach pose minimal risk for impaction or burns and can be observed until passed in the stool.

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