Button Battery in Stomach — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateEmergency PaediatricsButton Battery in StomachRACP Paediatrics

A 4-year-old ingested button battery 4 hours ago. X-ray shows battery in STOMACH. Management?

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Correct answer: E — Observation with repeat X-ray in 48 hours if asymptomatic

Battery in stomach + asymptomatic = observe with repeat X-ray at 48h. Unlike oesophageal batteries which need urgent removal.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Button Battery Ingestion