| Literature DB >> 6691120 |
Abstract
The ingestion of small, flat disc batteries by infants and children may be life threatening if the battery leaks or disintegrates resulting in perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. The fluoroscopic removal of six ingested batteries from the stomach using an orogastric tube and magnet and a Foley catheter is described.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6691120 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.150.2.6691120
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiology ISSN: 0033-8419 Impact factor: 11.105