A 6-year-old boy is brought to ED after ingesting a button battery 1 hour ago. He is asymptomatic. X-ray confirms the battery lodged in the proximal o...

Question

A 6-year-old boy is brought to ED after ingesting a button battery 1 hour ago. He is asymptomatic. X-ray confirms the battery lodged in the proximal oesophagus. According to paediatric emergency guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent endoscopic removal of the button battery

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Observe at home as he is asymptomatic

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Admit and observe with repeat X-ray in 24 hours

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Induce vomiting to expel the battery

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Give laxatives and wait for passage

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Button battery ingestion

A 6-year-old boy is brought to ED after ingesting a button battery 1 hour ago. He is asymptomatic. X-ray confirms the battery lodged in the proximal oesophagus. According to paediatric emergency guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?