[Lesions caused by the ingestion of caustics]. 1987

G Patelli, and C A Sartori, and I Di Natale, and R Sorato, and R Dal Pos, and M Tessarin, and S Loperfido, and A Corsini
U.S.L. N. 10-Treviso, IV Divisione Chirurgica.

The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the maiagement of lesions caused by ingestion of caustic substances has made substantial progress in the past few years and has now been codified. The linch-pins of the present approach are emergency endoscopy for an immediate assessment of the lesions and total parenteral nutrition to reduce the morbidity in patients whose lesions may be expected to take a long time to heal or may require surgical repair. The diagnostic and therapeutic protocol advocated derives from a close examination of the literature and from personal experience.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011379 Prognosis A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations. Prognostic Factor,Prognostic Factors,Factor, Prognostic,Factors, Prognostic,Prognoses
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D002424 Caustics Strong alkaline chemicals that destroy soft body tissues resulting in a deep, penetrating type of burn, in contrast to corrosives, that result in a more superficial type of damage via chemical means or inflammation. Caustics are usually hydroxides of light metals. SODIUM HYDROXIDE and potassium hydroxide are the most widely used caustic agents in industry. Medically, they have been used externally to remove diseased or dead tissues and destroy warts and small tumors. The accidental ingestion of products (household and industrial) containing caustic ingredients results in thousands of injuries per year. Caustic,Corrosive,Corrosives
D004940 Esophageal Stenosis A stricture of the ESOPHAGUS. Most are acquired but can be congenital. Esophageal Stricture,Stenosis, Esophageal,Esophageal Stenoses,Stricture, Esophageal
D004945 Esophagoscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the esophagus. Esophagoscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Esophagoscopic,Esophagoscopic Surgery,Surgery, Esophagoscopic,Esophagoscopic Surgeries,Esophagoscopic Surgical Procedure,Esophagoscopies,Procedure, Esophagoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Esophagoscopic Surgical,Surgeries, Esophagoscopic,Surgical Procedure, Esophagoscopic
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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