[Contribution to the study and therapy of esophageal lesions caused by caustics].
1967
C Cetrullo, and
A S Corticelli, and
G Martinelli
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D002057
Burns, Chemical
Burns caused by contact with or exposure to CAUSTICS or strong ACIDS.
Chemical Burns,Burn, Chemical,Chemical Burn
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
D002675
Child, Preschool
A child between the ages of 2 and 5.
Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D004940
Esophageal Stenosis
A stricture of the ESOPHAGUS. Most are acquired but can be congenital.
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.