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Management of esophageal button battery ingestions: resource utilization and outcomes

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Retrospective study of 65 pediatric esophageal button battery ingestion cases shows NASPGHAN guideline adoption increased MRI use, antibiotic duration, ICU admissions, and hospital stays without improving outcomes. Two delayed complications occurred despite normal imaging, raising questions about cost-effectiveness.

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Button Battery Ingestion Pediatric Gastroenterology Endoscopy Naspghan Guidelines Resource Utilization Esophageal Injury

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#ButtonBattery #PediatricGastroenterology #ClinicalGuidelines #ResourceUtilization

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Management of esophageal button battery ingestions: resource utilization and outcomes. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2022-03-01. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/5014

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