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Hidden danger of button batteries
Author(s) -
Taghavi Kiarash,
Hobson Andrew,
Borzi Peter
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/jpc.12788
Subject(s) - medicine
This case highlights a rare but important presentation of aorto‐oesophageal fistula caused by a concealed foreign body. Primary prevention strategies are needed to address the danger associated with button batteries.