title: [Caustic injuries of the esophagus].
abstract: Several different agents can cause lesions of the esophagus if they are ingested. An esophagoscopy is necessary for proper evaluation of the damage. Our experience over the last 12 years substantiates that lye and strong alkalis are the most dangerous substances to swallow. The decision to do an esophagoscopy should be based on certain criteria listed in the paper.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Heggebø
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kalgraff
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Møller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Etseskader av oesophagus.