Diagnosis of button battery ingestion by ‘halo’ radiographic sign: an exception to the rule
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Diagnosis of button battery ingestion by 'halo' radiographic sign: an exception to the rule.
To cite: Gan RWC, Nasher O, Jackson PB, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2015-209908 DESCRIPTION A previously well 3-year-old child presented with retrosternal pain and dysphagia. She reported swallowing a round metal object, which was presumed to be a coin. Physical examination and vital signs were unremarkable. This was further investigate...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ Case Reports
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-209908