Caustic burns of the esophagus: ten-year results of aggressive care.
In 1967, care of esophageal burns from caustic substances was altered to include immediate esophagoscopy, high doses of steroid, and follow-up dilatations plus cine-esophagograms as needed. Previously, this area averaged six repairs of esophageal stricutre each year. Since 1967, there have been no esophageal strictures in 100 patients.
D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D004106:Dilatation; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011241:Prednisone