Corrosive Esophagitis with Benzalkonium Chloride in a Two Days Old Neonate

• Published in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 207 - 209
• Main Authors: Civan, Hasret Ayyildiz, Gulcu, Didem, Erkan, Tulay
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Neonate; Corrosive esophagitis; Benzalkonium chloride

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a caustic agent which is used in farms, homes and hospitals for cleaning skin and wounds as an antiseptic solution. It may lead to digestive system injuries in case of ingestion. We present a two-days-old newborn case which was carried to the emergency unit with compla...