Abstract
This paper concerns the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of oesophageal injuries caused by swallowing acids or alkalis. The treatments recommended aim not only at saving life in the early phase but in preventing intractable stricture later on.
MeSH terms
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Acids / poisoning
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Acute Disease
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Alkalies / poisoning
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Burns, Chemical*
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Esophageal Stenosis / prevention & control
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Esophagitis / chemically induced*
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Esophagitis / diagnosis
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Esophagitis / drug therapy
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Esophagitis / pathology
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Esophagitis / therapy
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Esophagoscopy
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Esophagus / injuries*
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Esophagus / pathology
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Humans