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