Acid ingestion causing pyloric obstruction

A case of gastric outler obstruction following acid ingestion in a 2 1/2 years-old chilod is reported. The characteristic features of this injury are minor injury to the mouth, pharynx and oesophagus, and major injury to the stomach. a small amount of acid can produce considerable damage to the stomach. Therefore all patients require admission to hospital. Early barium meal examination and, if available, flexible endoscopy, will identify the extent of damage so as to avoid early discharge of patients when gastric perforation is likely. Emphasis is placed on the need for public education in the prevention of ingestion of corrosive substance bu children

Temporary tube gastrostomy: a clinical evaluation

A prospective analysis of 150 temporay tube gastrostomies performed over two 12-mounth periods is presented. All were carried out at the time of another abdominal surgical procedure and were intende for post surgical procedure and to any tube-related complications. Gastrostomu was found to be a safe, comfortable and effective method of achieving prolonged gastric decompression, an its use is recommended in selected patients