Disc Battery - An Unusual Vaginal Foreign Body in a Child.
Disc battery ingestion and esophageal injury is well-known in children. Insertion of a disc/lithium battery into body's natural orifices is rarely reported. We present a case of self-insertion of a lithium battery into the vagina by a 2 ½ year old female. Vaginoscopy was performed and the battery was retrieved which had corroded and caused vaginal ulceration. Post-operative outcome was favorable. Treating physicians must be aware of the hazardous effects of insertion of lithium batteries as it may cause significant damage in a short period.
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Ibn Sina Hospital of Surgical Specialties, Al-Sabah Health Region,Safat - 13115, State of Kuwait.
Yousuf Aziz
YA
Khan
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Ibn Sina Hospital of Surgical Specialties, Al-Sabah Health Region,Safat - 13115, State of Kuwait.
Mansoor
M
Mahmood
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Ibn Sina Hospital of Surgical Specialties, Al-Sabah Health Region,Safat - 13115, State of Kuwait.
Esmaeel
E
Taqi
Children; Lithium disc battery; Vaginal foreign body
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