Caustic strictures of the oesophagus
West Indian med. j
; 39(4): 245-9, Dec. 1990.
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em Inglês
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| ID: med-14278
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ABSTRACT
Ingestion of caustic material is a major management problem which occurs most commonly in children. Twenty-five patients with caustic ingestion seen over a ten-year period are reported. Twelve patients had severe burns, resulting in oesophageal strictures. Of these, ten were children below six years of age (median age, 3 years). Dysphagia and vomitting were the main presenting features. Oropharyngeal burn was present in 83 percent of patients with oesophageal burns. The strictures involved the entire oesophagus in two patients, the upper third in four, the mid oesophagus in two and the lower third in four. Periodic dilatations were successful in restoring an adequate lumen in 7 patients with short strictures. Five patients required surgery. There was one death. Caustic damage to the oesophagus is preventable. Education of the public and simple measures by manufacturers of caustics are urgently needed (AU)
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Assunto principal:
Queimaduras Químicas
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Cáusticos
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Estenose Esofágica
Limite:
Criança
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Humanos
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Lactente
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Ano de publicação:
1990
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