Caustic injuries to the esophagus in children

The ingestion of caustic chemical agents, usually accidentally by children, produces a wide range of injuries from minor mouth burns to necrosis of the esophagus and stomach. The type of agent, amount, concentration, and duration of exposure are the determining factors. The treatment for the average...

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Published inThe Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 33; no. 3; p. 665
Main Author Rothstein, F C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1986
Subjects
Burns, Chemical - etiology
Burns, Chemical - pathology
Burns, Chemical - therapy
Caustics - poisoning
Child
Child, Preschool
Combined Modality Therapy
Esophageal Neoplasms - chemically induced
Esophageal Stenosis - prevention & control
Esophagus - injuries
Esophagus - pathology
Household Products - poisoning
Humans
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Summary:The ingestion of caustic chemical agents, usually accidentally by children, produces a wide range of injuries from minor mouth burns to necrosis of the esophagus and stomach. The type of agent, amount, concentration, and duration of exposure are the determining factors. The treatment for the average burn is fairly well standardized, but the serious injuries require prompt recognition of complications and appropriate therapy to prevent more serious complications.
ISSN:0031-3955
DOI:10.1016/S0031-3955(16)36048-5