Bilateral vocal cord paralysis caused by accidental button battery ingestion in children: A case report and literature review

Button battery ingestion in pediatric populations is a common occurrence with severe sequelae. Multiple case reports have established the of death, fistula formation, mucosal erosion, esophageal perforation, and bleeding post-ingestion button batteries. However, there gap literature on bilateral vocal cord paralysis post-lithium ingestion. We present which 12-month-old male developed following battery. compare our to eleven other that exist based age, sex, time until removal, clinical presentation, day upon developed, anatomic location, post-operative course. conclude time-sensitive complication requires prompt diagnosis. Any child stridor should undergo consultation otolaryngology immediately. In addition, long-term follow-up necessary evaluate return normal function.