Acid ingestion causing pyloric obstruction
West Indian med. j
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36(2): 120-2, June 1987. ilus
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Dans Anglais
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RESUMO
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
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LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Sténose du pylore
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Acides sulfuriques
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Brûlures chimiques
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Enfant d'âge préscolaire
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
West Indian med. j
Thème du journal:
Médicament
Année:
1987
Type:
Article
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