Acid corrosive gastritis. A case report.
A patient who ingested concentrated hydrochloric acid and in whom early stricture of the gastric antrum formed is presented. Attention is drawn to the fact that the stomach usually bears the brunt of the injury following the ingestion of exogenous acid. Aspects of management are discussed, including the place of endoscopy and surgery.
D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology; D005756:Gastritis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D013405:Suicide
D006851:Hydrochloric Acid