Corrosive injury to the GI tract in adults: a practical approach.
Corrosive injury to the GI tract still poses great challenges with regards to the initial evaluation triage, as well as the optimization of medical management. Although relatively uncommon in the adult population, these injuries can cause significant morbidity and serious sequelae of complications, such as esophageal strictures and cancer. Prompt recognition of the process and aggressive measures towards the stabilization of the patient are key to a favorable outcome.
Atiq
Muslim
M
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Science, 4301-West Markham Street, ML 567, USA.
Kibria
Rizwan E
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Dang
Shyam
S
Patel
Dhaval H
DH
Ali
Syed A
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Beck
Gregory
G
Aduli
Farshad
F
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002424:Caustics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002424:Caustics