A 30-year-old man presents after accidental ingestion of a button battery that is lodged in the oesophagus on X-ray. He is symptomatic with chest pain...

Question

A 30-year-old man presents after accidental ingestion of a button battery that is lodged in the oesophagus on X-ray. He is symptomatic with chest pain. What is the urgency of management?

Accepted Answer

Emergency endoscopic removal within 2 hours

Answer

Wait for natural passage

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Observe with repeat X-ray in 24 hours

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Surgical removal via thoracotomy

Answer

Administer Coca-Cola to dissolve the battery

uk-sce-gastroenterology MCQ (SBA): Oesophageal Foreign Body

A 30-year-old man presents after accidental ingestion of a button battery that is lodged in the oesophagus on X-ray. He is symptomatic with chest pain. What is the urgency of management?