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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doaj-1cf4f11e4565477cab89a76e27dd0a7f2021-09-06T19:41:34ZengSciendoThe Journal of Critical Care Medicine2393-18172020-05-016213013510.2478/jccm-2020-0017jccm-2020-0017Catastrophic Caustic Ingestion: A Case ReportBouchard Kerri L0University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, USAThe 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 identification of the ingested substance and prompt treatment and supportive care of the multiple complications stemming from the ingestion. Complications following caustic ingestion include both immediate and long term.https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2020-0017caustic ingestiontoxic ingestioncaustic injuriessuicide |
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Catastrophic Caustic Ingestion: A Case Report |
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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 identification of the ingested substance and prompt treatment and supportive care of the multiple complications stemming from the ingestion. Complications following caustic ingestion include both immediate and long term. |
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