Spontaneous resolution of acid gastric injury.
While alkali ingestion nearly always injures the esophagus, acid usually spares the esophagus and damages the gastric outlet. Most reported cases of acid gastric injury have required resection. We report a case of acid ingestion managed with parenteral nutrition and histamine blockers in which healing is documented without operation.
D000143:Acids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000293:Adolescent; D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002057:Burns, Chemical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011899:Ranitidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D014945:Wound Healing
D000143:Acids; D000863:Antacids; D011899:Ranitidine