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Joseph M. Capo, MD; Frank E. Lucente, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1986;112(5):562-563.

Abstract
• Button batteries as foreign bodies are dangerous because of their ability to cause liquefaction necrosis on contact with moist tissue. We treated two patients with disk batteries in the ear and nose. Both patients had severe local reactions, necessitating prolonged treatment. Prompt identification and rapid removal of these foreign bodies is recommended.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1986;112:562-563)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Otolaryngology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary—New York Medical College and Lincoln Medical Center.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 6, 1985.

Reprint requests to Department of Otolaryngology, 310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003 (Dr Capo).

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