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Case Studies in Toxicology
n-Butane Canister Foreign Body
Lewis S. Nelson, MD (Series Editor), Stephanie H. Hernandez, MD, Anna E. Ringwelski, MD
2010:42(7)19-21

A man presents to the ED when he is unable to remove an intentionally placed butane canister from his rectum. He says he can taste and smell the gas, and the ED staff can smell it, too. What toxicity and safety concerns must be addressed?


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