Washington DC [USA], May 19 (ANI): Swallowing the button battery could damage the lining of the stomach in children. Therefore, researchers suggested going for endoscopic removal even if the child shows no symptoms or the battery has passed safely through the esophagus.
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 13 (ANI): It is very common that infants and children swallow button batteries which lead to caustic esophageal injuries.