Caustic ingestion in adults: The role of endoscopic classification in predicting outcome
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ingestion of caustic substances induces an extensive spectrum of injuries to the aerodigestive tract which include extensive necrosis and perforation of the esophagus and stomach. The gold standard of safely assessing depth, exte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/8/31 |