Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)
- Volume 5 Issue 1
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- Pages.73-77
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- 1999
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- 1226-0916(pISSN)
A Case of Esophageal Foreign Body by Mercury Button Battery
단추형 수은전지에 의한 식도이물 1례
Abstract
The risk of foreign body by small button-disc battery in children has been increasing because the batteries are widely used in electronic device and plaything and easily contact with children. Foreign body of mercury type button-disc battery, when lodged in the esophagus, leak a caustic solution which causes a rapid necrosis of esophageal mucosa. So it should be removed immediately when the radiologic diagnosis is made. We experienced a case of esophageal foreign body by mercuric disc battery in a 14-month-old male. This case will be discussed with literature review.