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Doctors Remove Battery From Infant's Esophagus
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Doctors successfully retrieved a battery from a five-month-old baby's food pipe.
- Chemicals from the battery caused ulcers in the child's upper esophagus.
- A follow-up endoscopy confirmed the esophageal wall had healed completely.
A five-month-old baby's life was saved after doctors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital successfully removed a button cell battery from his esophagus. The infant had accidentally swallowed the battery a few days prior, leading to a persistent cough that prompted his parents to seek medical attention. Initial X-rays revealed the foreign object, leading the parents to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.
The medical team, comprising ENT and Pediatric Surgery departments, swiftly conducted an endoscopy. Dr. Rakesh Joshi, Medical Superintendent, highlighted the critical nature of the situation, noting the risk of esophageal perforation from the battery's chemicals. The prompt intervention by the doctors successfully managed the complex case and averted a life-threatening outcome.
Following the successful operation and discharge with medication to treat the ulcers, the child underwent a follow-up endoscopy after 15 days. This examination confirmed that the esophageal wall had healed entirely, marking a full recovery for the infant.
