Corrosive Esophagitis Caused by Ingestion of Picosulfate
Clinical Endoscopy
;
: 66-69, 2015.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-55291
ABSTRACT
Corrosive esophagitis is characterized by caustic injury due to the ingestion of chemical agents, mainly alkaline substances such as detergents. Esophageal bleeding, perforation, or stricture can be worsened by high-degree corrosive esophagitis. Picosulfate is a commonly used laxative frequently administered for bowel preparation before colonoscopy or colon surgery. Picosulfate powder should be completely dissolved in water before ingestion because the powder itself may cause chemical burning of the esophagus and stomach. Here, we report a case of corrosive esophagitis due to the ingestion of picosulfate powder that was not completely dissolved in water.
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Main subject:
Stomach
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Burns, Chemical
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Water
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Caustics
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Colonoscopy
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Colon
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Constriction, Pathologic
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Detergents
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Eating
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Esophagitis
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinical Endoscopy
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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