Catastrophic Caustic Ingestion: A Case Report

The majority of oral ingestion of caustic material by adults is intentional, and the aftermath varies widely with potentially fatal results. Injuries range from superficial burns of facial and oropharyngeal structures to extensive necrosis of the gastrointestinal tract. Management focuses on the ide...

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Main Author: Bouchard Kerri L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2020-05-01
Series:The Journal of Critical Care Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2020-0017