A button or disc battery can cause significant burns when in contact with a mucosal surface, even for a short time.
Patients at risk:
(1) young children
(2) psychiatric problem
Initial problems
(1) mucosal burn
(2) mucosal ulcerations
Complications:
(1) intravaginal adhesions
(2) vaginal stenosis
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Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
