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Could an ingested button battery in a baby go unnoticed for a week or longer without any sx? this didn't happen. just trying to educate family.
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Yes: Depends on the progression , location and size of the button battery. Could remain in GI tract for long without symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
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