megha
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 Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject: A 5-year-old male presents to the ED 3 h after a possible bu |
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A 5-year-old male presents to the ED 3 h after a possible button battery ingestion. The patient is in no acute distress, vital signs are stable, and examination is benign. A chest x-ray shows what appears to be a small button battery in the stomach. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next action ?
A Upper GI series to further delineate the exact location of the foreign body
B Attempt battery removal by the Foley balloon catheter technique
C Immediate CI consultation for endoscopic removal
D Discharge to home with parental observation and weekly radiographs
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