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*The rate of severe complications and death from BBI has increased almost '''7-fold''' since the mid-1990s, corresponding to the widespread adoption of larger-diameter (≥ 20 mm), higher-voltage '''3V lithium cells (CR2032, CR2025)'''<ref name="kramer">Kramer RE, Lerner DG, Lin T, et al. Button battery ingestion in children: a paradigm for management of severe pediatric foreign body ingestions. ''Gastrointest Endosc''. 2015;81(1):9-16. PMID 25440678.</ref>
*The rate of severe complications and death from BBI has increased almost '''7-fold''' since the mid-1990s, corresponding to the widespread adoption of larger-diameter (≥ 20 mm), higher-voltage '''3V lithium cells (CR2032, CR2025)'''<ref name="kramer">Kramer RE, Lerner DG, Lin T, et al. Button battery ingestion in children: a paradigm for management of severe pediatric foreign body ingestions. ''Gastrointest Endosc''. 2015;81(1):9-16. PMID 25440678.</ref>
*Between 2011–2021, the CPSC documented '''27 deaths and ~54,300 ED visits''' related to ingested or inserted button batteries in the US<ref name="cpsc">U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Making Families Safer from Button Cell or Coin Battery Dangers: Reese's Law. September 2023.</ref>
*Between 2011–2021, the CPSC documented '''27 deaths and ~54,300 ED visits''' related to ingested or inserted button batteries in the US<ref name="cpsc">U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Making Families Safer from Button Cell or Coin Battery Dangers: Reese's Law. September 2023.</ref>
*'''Mechanism of injury:'''
*Mechanism of injury:
**Generates an '''external electrolytic current''' at the negative pole (anode) when in contact with moist tissue
**Generates an '''external electrolytic current''' at the negative pole (anode) when in contact with moist tissue
**This produces '''hydroxide ions''' (alkali) at the tissue-battery interface → '''liquefactive necrosis''' (same mechanism as alkali caustic injury)<ref name="jatana">Jatana KR, Rhoades K, Milkovich S, Jacobs IN. Basic mechanism of button battery ingestion injuries and novel mitigation strategies after diagnosis and removal. ''Laryngoscope''. 2017;127(6):1276-1282. PMID 27861945.</ref>
**This produces '''hydroxide ions''' (alkali) at the tissue-battery interface → '''liquefactive necrosis''' (same mechanism as alkali caustic injury)<ref name="jatana">Jatana KR, Rhoades K, Milkovich S, Jacobs IN. Basic mechanism of button battery ingestion injuries and novel mitigation strategies after diagnosis and removal. ''Laryngoscope''. 2017;127(6):1276-1282. PMID 27861945.</ref>
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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Presentation is highly variable and '''often mimics common childhood illnesses''', leading to delayed diagnosis
*Presentation is highly variable and '''often mimics common childhood illnesses''', leading to delayed diagnosis
*'''May be completely asymptomatic initially''' — symptoms can develop insidiously over hours
*May be completely asymptomatic initially — symptoms can develop insidiously over hours
*Symptoms depend on battery location and degree of injury:
*Symptoms depend on battery location and degree of injury:


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===Catastrophic Complications===
===Catastrophic Complications===
*'''Aortoesophageal fistula → fatal exsanguinating hemorrhage''' (may present with sentinel bleed followed by massive hematemesis — the most feared complication)<ref name="kramer"/>
*'''Aortoesophageal fistula → fatal exsanguinating hemorrhage''' (may present with sentinel bleed followed by massive hematemesis — the most feared complication)<ref name="kramer"/>
*'''Tracheoesophageal fistula'''
*Tracheoesophageal fistula
*'''Esophageal perforation → mediastinitis'''
*Esophageal perforation → mediastinitis
*'''Vocal cord paralysis''' (recurrent laryngeal nerve injury)
*Vocal cord paralysis (recurrent laryngeal nerve injury)
*'''Esophageal stricture''' (weeks to months post-ingestion)
*Esophageal stricture (weeks to months post-ingestion)
*Complications can present '''days to weeks after battery removal''' because alkali tissue damage continues after the battery is removed<ref name="jatana"/>
*Complications can present '''days to weeks after battery removal''' because alkali tissue damage continues after the battery is removed<ref name="jatana"/>


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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
===Workup===
===Workup===
*'''Urgent AP and lateral radiographs''' of the upper airway, chest, and abdomen (if ingestion location uncertain) — '''do NOT delay imaging'''<ref name="mubarak">Mubarak A, Benninga MA, Broekaert I, et al. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood: a European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition position paper. ''J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr''. 2021;73(1):129-136. PMID 33853108.</ref>
*Urgent AP and lateral radiographs of the upper airway, chest, and abdomen (if ingestion location uncertain) — '''do NOT delay imaging'''<ref name="mubarak">Mubarak A, Benninga MA, Broekaert I, et al. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood: a European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition position paper. ''J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr''. 2021;73(1):129-136. PMID 33853108.</ref>
*If any suspicion of BBI, imaging should be performed '''immediately upon ED arrival''' — do not wait for full triage or registration
*If any suspicion of BBI, imaging should be performed '''immediately upon ED arrival''' — do not wait for full triage or registration
*'''Labs (for symptomatic patients or esophageal impaction):'''
*Labs (for symptomatic patients or esophageal impaction):
**CBC, BMP, type and screen/crossmatch
**CBC, BMP, type and screen/crossmatch
**Coagulation studies
**Coagulation studies
**VBG/ABG with lactate if concern for perforation or sepsis
**VBG/ABG with lactate if concern for perforation or sepsis
*'''CT angiography:''' Consider if concern for vascular injury (aortoesophageal fistula) or in any patient with hematemesis after known BBI<ref name="kramer"/>
*CT angiography: Consider if concern for vascular injury (aortoesophageal fistula) or in any patient with hematemesis after known BBI<ref name="kramer"/>


===Diagnosis===
===Diagnosis===
*'''Radiographic identification:''' Button battery vs. coin on X-ray
*Radiographic identification: Button battery vs. coin on X-ray
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*The '''double ring/halo sign on AP view''' is the key distinguishing feature<ref name="litovitz"/>
*The '''double ring/halo sign on AP view''' is the key distinguishing feature<ref name="litovitz"/>
*If a round radiopaque foreign body is seen in the esophagus and '''cannot be clearly identified as a coin''', '''treat as a button battery''' until proven otherwise
*If a round radiopaque foreign body is seen in the esophagus and '''cannot be clearly identified as a coin''', '''treat as a button battery''' until proven otherwise
*'''Battery location determines urgency:'''
*Battery location determines urgency:
**'''Esophagus:''' EMERGENT removal — '''do NOT observe'''
**Esophagus: EMERGENT removal — '''do NOT observe'''
**'''Stomach:''' Risk-stratified management (see Management)
**Stomach: Risk-stratified management (see Management)
**'''Beyond the stomach:''' Usually passes spontaneously; observation
**Beyond the stomach: Usually passes spontaneously; observation
*'''Nasal/aural cavity:''' If battery is lodged in the nose or ear, this also requires urgent removal
*Nasal/aural cavity: If battery is lodged in the nose or ear, this also requires urgent removal


==Management==
==Management==
===Pre-Hospital / En Route to ED===
===Pre-Hospital / En Route to ED===
*'''Honey''' (for children ≥ 12 months old ONLY): 10 mL PO every 10 minutes, up to 6 doses, from the time of suspected ingestion '''until arrival in ED'''<ref name="anfang">Anfang RR, Jatana KR, Linn RL, Rhoades K, Fry J, Jacobs IN. pH-neutralizing esophageal irrigations as a novel mitigation strategy for button battery injury. ''Laryngoscope''. 2019;129(1):49-57. PMID 29889308.</ref>
*Honey (for children ≥ 12 months old ONLY): 10 mL PO every 10 minutes, up to 6 doses, from the time of suspected ingestion '''until arrival in ED'''<ref name="anfang">Anfang RR, Jatana KR, Linn RL, Rhoades K, Fry J, Jacobs IN. pH-neutralizing esophageal irrigations as a novel mitigation strategy for button battery injury. ''Laryngoscope''. 2019;129(1):49-57. PMID 29889308.</ref>
**Honey creates a viscous protective barrier and has been shown to slow esophageal injury in animal models
**Honey creates a viscous protective barrier and has been shown to slow esophageal injury in animal models
**'''Do NOT give honey to infants < 12 months''' (botulism risk)
**'''Do NOT give honey to infants < 12 months''' (botulism risk)
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**Honey is '''NOT a substitute for emergent removal''' — it is a temporizing measure only
**Honey is '''NOT a substitute for emergent removal''' — it is a temporizing measure only
*'''Do NOT induce emesis'''
*'''Do NOT induce emesis'''
*'''NPO''' otherwise (anticipate endoscopy)
*NPO otherwise (anticipate endoscopy)


===Esophageal Battery — EMERGENT REMOVAL===
===Esophageal Battery — EMERGENT REMOVAL===
*'''This is a surgical/endoscopic emergency''' — goal is removal within '''2 hours''' of confirmed or suspected esophageal impaction<ref name="litovitz"/>
*'''This is a surgical/endoscopic emergency''' — goal is removal within '''2 hours''' of confirmed or suspected esophageal impaction<ref name="litovitz"/>
*'''Endoscopic removal is preferred''' (allows direct visualization of tissue injury)<ref name="mubarak"/>
*Endoscopic removal is preferred (allows direct visualization of tissue injury)<ref name="mubarak"/>
*Activate GI/surgery/ENT for emergent endoscopy immediately
*Activate GI/surgery/ENT for emergent endoscopy immediately
*'''Sucralfate''' (Carafate suspension): 10 mL PO every 10 minutes (up to 3 doses) from the time esophageal impaction is confirmed on X-ray until sedation for endoscopy<ref name="ncpc">National Capital Poison Center. Button Battery Ingestion Triage and Treatment Guideline. 2023. Available at: https://www.poison.org/battery/guideline</ref>
*Sucralfate (Carafate suspension): 10 mL PO every 10 minutes (up to 3 doses) from the time esophageal impaction is confirmed on X-ray until sedation for endoscopy<ref name="ncpc">National Capital Poison Center. Button Battery Ingestion Triage and Treatment Guideline. 2023. Available at: https://www.poison.org/battery/guideline</ref>
**Honey (10 mL q10min, ≥ 12 months) can substitute for sucralfate
**Honey (10 mL q10min, ≥ 12 months) can substitute for sucralfate
**'''Do NOT give sucralfate or honey if battery has been in esophagus > 12 hours'''
**'''Do NOT give sucralfate or honey if battery has been in esophagus > 12 hours'''
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===Gastric Battery — Risk-Stratified===
===Gastric Battery — Risk-Stratified===
*'''High risk''' (child < 5 years OR battery ≥ 15 mm):
*High risk (child < 5 years OR battery ≥ 15 mm):
**If battery remains in stomach at 48 hours → endoscopic removal<ref name="statpearls">Newman RK, Dijkstra B, Gibson J. Disk Battery Ingestion. In: ''StatPearls''. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023. PMID 29261985.</ref>
**If battery remains in stomach at 48 hours → endoscopic removal<ref name="statpearls">Newman RK, Dijkstra B, Gibson J. Disk Battery Ingestion. In: ''StatPearls''. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023. PMID 29261985.</ref>
**Some experts recommend earlier endoscopic assessment (within 24 hours) for children < 5 years with ≥ 20 mm batteries due to risk of unrecognized esophageal injury during passage
**Some experts recommend earlier endoscopic assessment (within 24 hours) for children < 5 years with ≥ 20 mm batteries due to risk of unrecognized esophageal injury during passage
*'''Lower risk''' (child ≥ 5 years AND battery < 15 mm AND asymptomatic):
*Lower risk (child ≥ 5 years AND battery < 15 mm AND asymptomatic):
**Outpatient observation
**Outpatient observation
**Repeat radiograph in 10–14 days to confirm passage<ref name="statpearls"/>
**Repeat radiograph in 10–14 days to confirm passage<ref name="statpearls"/>
*'''Symptomatic at any point → endoscopy'''
*Symptomatic at any point → endoscopy


===Post-Esophageal (Intestinal) Battery===
===Post-Esophageal (Intestinal) Battery===
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===General Supportive Care===
===General Supportive Care===
*'''NPO''' until scope/removal completed and injury graded
*NPO until scope/removal completed and injury graded
*IV access, fluid resuscitation
*IV access, fluid resuscitation
*Pain management
*Pain management
*'''Type and crossmatch blood''' for all esophageal impactions (massive hemorrhage from aortoesophageal fistula can be sudden and fatal)
*Type and crossmatch blood for all esophageal impactions (massive hemorrhage from aortoesophageal fistula can be sudden and fatal)
*'''Do NOT use whole bowel irrigation, activated charcoal, or nasogastric tubes''' to attempt removal
*'''Do NOT use whole bowel irrigation, activated charcoal, or nasogastric tubes''' to attempt removal


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*'''Admit (ICU level) after esophageal battery removal:'''
*Admit (ICU level) after esophageal battery removal:
**All patients after endoscopic removal of an esophageal battery
**All patients after endoscopic removal of an esophageal battery
**NPO, IV fluids, serial monitoring for delayed complications
**NPO, IV fluids, serial monitoring for delayed complications
**'''Delayed vascular erosion (aortoesophageal fistula) can present days to weeks after removal''' — patients and families must be counseled on this risk<ref name="kramer"/>
**Delayed vascular erosion (aortoesophageal fistula) can present days to weeks after removal — patients and families must be counseled on this risk<ref name="kramer"/>
**CT angiography if hematemesis develops or if injury is in proximity to great vessels
**CT angiography if hematemesis develops or if injury is in proximity to great vessels
**GI/surgery and possibly vascular surgery or interventional radiology on standby
**GI/surgery and possibly vascular surgery or interventional radiology on standby
*'''Admit for observation:'''
*Admit for observation:
**Symptomatic patients with gastric or intestinal batteries
**Symptomatic patients with gastric or intestinal batteries
**Any patient with abnormal labs, signs of perforation, or hemodynamic instability
**Any patient with abnormal labs, signs of perforation, or hemodynamic instability
*'''Discharge with follow-up:'''
*Discharge with follow-up:
**Asymptomatic patients with battery confirmed '''beyond the esophagus''' AND low-risk criteria (≥ 5 years, battery < 15 mm)
**Asymptomatic patients with battery confirmed '''beyond the esophagus''' AND low-risk criteria (≥ 5 years, battery < 15 mm)
**Provide written return precautions: abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody stool, bloody vomit, fever, refusal to eat
**Provide written return precautions: abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody stool, bloody vomit, fever, refusal to eat
**Repeat radiograph per guidelines (48 hours to 10–14 days depending on risk)
**Repeat radiograph per guidelines (48 hours to 10–14 days depending on risk)
*'''Family education:''' Secure battery compartments, discard old batteries, childproof storage
*Family education: Secure battery compartments, discard old batteries, childproof storage
*'''National Battery Ingestion Hotline:''' '''1-800-498-8666'''
*National Battery Ingestion Hotline: '''1-800-498-8666'''
*'''Poison Control:''' '''1-800-222-1222'''
*Poison Control: '''1-800-222-1222'''


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 16:12, 19 March 2026

Background

  • Button batteries (disc/coin batteries) are small, round batteries found in household electronics, toys, hearing aids, watches, key fobs, light-up shoes, remote controls, and musical greeting cards
  • Button battery ingestion (BBI) is a life-threatening emergency — a battery lodged in the esophagus can cause severe tissue necrosis in as little as 2 hours[1]
  • The rate of severe complications and death from BBI has increased almost 7-fold since the mid-1990s, corresponding to the widespread adoption of larger-diameter (≥ 20 mm), higher-voltage 3V lithium cells (CR2032, CR2025)[2]
  • Between 2011–2021, the CPSC documented 27 deaths and ~54,300 ED visits related to ingested or inserted button batteries in the US[3]
  • Mechanism of injury:
    • Generates an external electrolytic current at the negative pole (anode) when in contact with moist tissue
    • This produces hydroxide ions (alkali) at the tissue-battery interface → liquefactive necrosis (same mechanism as alkali caustic injury)[4]
    • Injury continues even after battery removal because residual alkali persists in tissue
    • Pressure necrosis and heavy metal leakage (rare) contribute to injury but are minor compared to the electrolytic mechanism
  • Peak incidence: children < 6 years (especially ages 1–3); boys slightly more than girls
  • Most dangerous scenario: 20 mm lithium cell lodged in the esophagus of a child < 5 years

Clinical Features

  • Presentation is highly variable and often mimics common childhood illnesses, leading to delayed diagnosis
  • May be completely asymptomatic initially — symptoms can develop insidiously over hours
  • Symptoms depend on battery location and degree of injury:

Esophageal Impaction (Highest Risk)

  • Dysphagia, odynophagia, drooling, refusal to eat or drink
  • Chest pain, back pain, epigastric pain
  • Vomiting (may be bloody)
  • Cough, stridor, wheezing (from tracheoesophageal compression or fistula)
  • Fever, irritability, poor feeding (nonspecific — often mistaken for viral illness)

Airway (Nasal/Tracheal Insertion or Aspiration)

  • Stridor, wheezing, respiratory distress
  • Nasal discharge (unilateral — if lodged in nasal cavity)

Post-Esophageal (Stomach/Intestine)

  • Usually asymptomatic
  • Abdominal pain, vomiting if complications develop (rare beyond the esophagus)

Catastrophic Complications

  • Aortoesophageal fistula → fatal exsanguinating hemorrhage (may present with sentinel bleed followed by massive hematemesis — the most feared complication)[2]
  • Tracheoesophageal fistula
  • Esophageal perforation → mediastinitis
  • Vocal cord paralysis (recurrent laryngeal nerve injury)
  • Esophageal stricture (weeks to months post-ingestion)
  • Complications can present days to weeks after battery removal because alkali tissue damage continues after the battery is removed[4]

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Workup

  • Urgent AP and lateral radiographs of the upper airway, chest, and abdomen (if ingestion location uncertain) — do NOT delay imaging[5]
  • If any suspicion of BBI, imaging should be performed immediately upon ED arrival — do not wait for full triage or registration
  • Labs (for symptomatic patients or esophageal impaction):
    • CBC, BMP, type and screen/crossmatch
    • Coagulation studies
    • VBG/ABG with lactate if concern for perforation or sepsis
  • CT angiography: Consider if concern for vascular injury (aortoesophageal fistula) or in any patient with hematemesis after known BBI[2]

Diagnosis

  • Radiographic identification: Button battery vs. coin on X-ray
Feature Button Battery Coin
AP view "Double ring" or "halo" sign (bilaminar structure creates a step-off between anode and cathode) Single uniform density; no double ring
Lateral view Step-off between the two layers of the battery (one side is slightly wider) Uniform thin disc
  • The double ring/halo sign on AP view is the key distinguishing feature[1]
  • If a round radiopaque foreign body is seen in the esophagus and cannot be clearly identified as a coin, treat as a button battery until proven otherwise
  • Battery location determines urgency:
    • Esophagus: EMERGENT removal — do NOT observe
    • Stomach: Risk-stratified management (see Management)
    • Beyond the stomach: Usually passes spontaneously; observation
  • Nasal/aural cavity: If battery is lodged in the nose or ear, this also requires urgent removal

Management

Pre-Hospital / En Route to ED

  • Honey (for children ≥ 12 months old ONLY): 10 mL PO every 10 minutes, up to 6 doses, from the time of suspected ingestion until arrival in ED[6]
    • Honey creates a viscous protective barrier and has been shown to slow esophageal injury in animal models
    • Do NOT give honey to infants < 12 months (botulism risk)
    • Do NOT give honey if battery has been in place > 12 hours
    • Honey is NOT a substitute for emergent removal — it is a temporizing measure only
  • Do NOT induce emesis
  • NPO otherwise (anticipate endoscopy)

Esophageal Battery — EMERGENT REMOVAL

  • This is a surgical/endoscopic emergency — goal is removal within 2 hours of confirmed or suspected esophageal impaction[1]
  • Endoscopic removal is preferred (allows direct visualization of tissue injury)[5]
  • Activate GI/surgery/ENT for emergent endoscopy immediately
  • Sucralfate (Carafate suspension): 10 mL PO every 10 minutes (up to 3 doses) from the time esophageal impaction is confirmed on X-ray until sedation for endoscopy[7]
    • Honey (10 mL q10min, ≥ 12 months) can substitute for sucralfate
    • Do NOT give sucralfate or honey if battery has been in esophagus > 12 hours
    • Do NOT delay battery removal for oral agents or because patient recently ate
  • After removal, the endoscopist should examine for depth and extent of injury
  • Consider post-removal irrigation of the esophageal injury site with 50–150 mL of 0.25% acetic acid (sterile vinegar) to neutralize residual alkali[4]

Gastric Battery — Risk-Stratified

  • High risk (child < 5 years OR battery ≥ 15 mm):
    • If battery remains in stomach at 48 hours → endoscopic removal[8]
    • Some experts recommend earlier endoscopic assessment (within 24 hours) for children < 5 years with ≥ 20 mm batteries due to risk of unrecognized esophageal injury during passage
  • Lower risk (child ≥ 5 years AND battery < 15 mm AND asymptomatic):
    • Outpatient observation
    • Repeat radiograph in 10–14 days to confirm passage[8]
  • Symptomatic at any point → endoscopy

Post-Esophageal (Intestinal) Battery

  • Usually passes spontaneously without complication
  • Monitor for passage in stools
  • Return precautions for abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody stool, fever

General Supportive Care

  • NPO until scope/removal completed and injury graded
  • IV access, fluid resuscitation
  • Pain management
  • Type and crossmatch blood for all esophageal impactions (massive hemorrhage from aortoesophageal fistula can be sudden and fatal)
  • Do NOT use whole bowel irrigation, activated charcoal, or nasogastric tubes to attempt removal

Disposition

  • Admit (ICU level) after esophageal battery removal:
    • All patients after endoscopic removal of an esophageal battery
    • NPO, IV fluids, serial monitoring for delayed complications
    • Delayed vascular erosion (aortoesophageal fistula) can present days to weeks after removal — patients and families must be counseled on this risk[2]
    • CT angiography if hematemesis develops or if injury is in proximity to great vessels
    • GI/surgery and possibly vascular surgery or interventional radiology on standby
  • Admit for observation:
    • Symptomatic patients with gastric or intestinal batteries
    • Any patient with abnormal labs, signs of perforation, or hemodynamic instability
  • Discharge with follow-up:
    • Asymptomatic patients with battery confirmed beyond the esophagus AND low-risk criteria (≥ 5 years, battery < 15 mm)
    • Provide written return precautions: abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody stool, bloody vomit, fever, refusal to eat
    • Repeat radiograph per guidelines (48 hours to 10–14 days depending on risk)
  • Family education: Secure battery compartments, discard old batteries, childproof storage
  • National Battery Ingestion Hotline: 1-800-498-8666
  • Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

See Also

External Links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Litovitz T, Whitaker N, Clark L, White NC, Marsolek M. Emerging battery-ingestion hazard: clinical implications. Pediatrics. 2010;125(6):1168-1177. PMID 20498173.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Kramer RE, Lerner DG, Lin T, et al. Button battery ingestion in children: a paradigm for management of severe pediatric foreign body ingestions. Gastrointest Endosc. 2015;81(1):9-16. PMID 25440678.
  3. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Making Families Safer from Button Cell or Coin Battery Dangers: Reese's Law. September 2023.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Jatana KR, Rhoades K, Milkovich S, Jacobs IN. Basic mechanism of button battery ingestion injuries and novel mitigation strategies after diagnosis and removal. Laryngoscope. 2017;127(6):1276-1282. PMID 27861945.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Mubarak A, Benninga MA, Broekaert I, et al. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood: a European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition position paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021;73(1):129-136. PMID 33853108.
  6. Anfang RR, Jatana KR, Linn RL, Rhoades K, Fry J, Jacobs IN. pH-neutralizing esophageal irrigations as a novel mitigation strategy for button battery injury. Laryngoscope. 2019;129(1):49-57. PMID 29889308.
  7. National Capital Poison Center. Button Battery Ingestion Triage and Treatment Guideline. 2023. Available at: https://www.poison.org/battery/guideline
  8. 8.0 8.1 Newman RK, Dijkstra B, Gibson J. Disk Battery Ingestion. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023. PMID 29261985.