Durable cell: a case of multiple AA battery ingestion as a mode of deliberate self-harm.

Abstract

The reporting of battery ingestion is increasing and with it our understanding of its unique effects on the gastrointestinal tract. In patients presenting with battery ingestion a detailed history and prompt imaging are essential to establish the nature, number and location of foreign bodies. From the literature, management is dependent on the status of the patient and any concerns should be discussed urgently with referral to an experienced gastroenterologist or general surgeon depending on the level of the foreign body.