title: Endoscopy in lye burns of oesophagus and stomach.
abstract: Upon ingestion of lye and its compounds severe corrosive lesions may develop not only in the oesophagus but also of the stomach. These are frequently not recognized until life-threatening complications have set in. Two case histories are reported to point to the need for early endoscopic examinations. Brown-black discoloration of the mucosa of the stomach signifies necrosis through the thickness of the wall which is an indication for immediate resection.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002424:Caustics; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene / Q000139:chemically induced; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects*; D005756:Gastritis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008191:Lye; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D002424:Caustics; D008191:Lye