CT Findings of Perforation of the Stomach after Ingestion of Glacial Acetic Acid
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
;
: 161-164, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-718674
ABSTRACT
The ingestion of corrosive substances often leads to severe morbidity and mortality. Acids produce coagulation necrosis with a lesser degree of penetration, whereas alkalis produce liquefactive necrosis with penetration. Acetic acid is a clear, colorless organic acid with a pungent, vinegar-like odor. The ingestion of highly concentrated acetic acid (glacial acetic acid) may cause a range of complications. On the other hand, perforation of the stomach is extremely rare but it has a high mortality rate. This paper reports a case of perforation of the stomach after the ingestion of glacial acetic acid with suicidal intent in an otherwise healthy 76-year-old woman.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Stomach
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Mortality
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Acetic Acid
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Eating
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Alkalies
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Hand
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Necrosis
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Odorants
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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