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ACEP Now: Vol 37 – No 07 – July 2018
Dr. Jones is assistant professor of pediatric emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
Dr. Cantor is professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics, director of the pediatric emergency department, and medical director of the Central New York Regional Poison Control Center at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
References
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- Patoulias I, Kaselas C, Patoulias D, et al. Multiple gastric erosion early after a 3V lithium battery (CR2025) ingestion in an 18-month-old male patient: consideration about the proper time of intervention. Case Rep Pediatr. 2016;2016:3965393.
- Eliason MJ, Melzer JM, Winters JR, et al. Identifying predictive factors for long-term complications following button battery impactions: a case series and literature review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016;87:198-202.
- Rios G, Rodriguez L, Lucero Y, et al. Endoscopic findings associated with button battery ingestion in children: do we need to change the protocol for managing gastric location? [published online ahead of print Jan. 23, 2018]. Pediatr Emerg Care.
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