Abstract
Iron salt poisoning has been reported in a 7-year-old child. Desferioxamine was used for 6 days; systemic toxicity remained moderate. The clinical course was marked by gastro-intestinal symptoms and gastric stricture. The treatment principles for iron salt poisoning are reviewed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Chelation Therapy
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Child
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Chlorides
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Deferoxamine / administration & dosage
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Deferoxamine / therapeutic use
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Ferric Compounds / poisoning*
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Gastrectomy
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Gastric Lavage
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Gastric Outlet Obstruction / chemically induced*
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Gastric Outlet Obstruction / complications
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Gastric Outlet Obstruction / drug therapy
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Humans
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Intestinal Perforation / etiology
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Intestinal Perforation / surgery
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Male
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Pneumonia, Aspiration / drug therapy
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Pneumonia, Aspiration / etiology
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Chlorides
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Ferric Compounds
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Deferoxamine