Gastric perforation attributable to liquid nitrogen ingestion

Pediatrics. 2000 Jan;105(1 Pt 1):121-3. doi: 10.1542/peds.105.1.121.

Abstract

Despite the widespread use of liquid nitrogen in medicine and industry, there are only a few reports of injuries associated with its use. We report a case of a 13-year-old boy who developed gastric perforation after liquid nitrogen ingestion. This is a previously unreported complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nitrogen / administration & dosage
  • Nitrogen / adverse effects*
  • Radiography
  • Stomach / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach / injuries*

Substances

  • Nitrogen