Swallowing 'button batteries' can lead to serious injuries or death

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 07:31 in Health & Medicine

(Medical Xpress) -- Small, coin-sized batteries can cause serious health problems and can even lead to death if swallowed by children, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt wants to educate parents and caregivers on the issue.

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