Battery Ingestion in Children, an Ongoing Challenge: Recent Experience of a Tertiary Center
Introduction: Morbidity related to childhood battery ingestions (BI) has increased recently due to the expanding use of larger lithium cells. A prompt endoscopic removal is vital to prevent severe complications in cases of esophageal batteries (EB). Materials and Methods: A retrospective, descriptiv...
Main Authors: | Azevedo, S. (Author), Fernandes, A. (Author), Lopes, A.I (Author), Lopes, J. (Author), Lorenzo, C. (Author), Loreto, H. (Author), Mourato, P. (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022
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