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Review
. 1976 Jan;21(1):74-82.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)64894-1.

Caustic ingestion and subsequent damage to the oropharyngeal and digestive passages

M M Kirsh, F Ritter
Review

Caustic ingestion and subsequent damage to the oropharyngeal and digestive passages

M M Kirsh et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1976 Jan.

Abstract

The characteristics, diagnosis, and management of oropharyngeal and digestive passage lesions due to ingestion of caustic agents are presented. Previous experimental and clinical studies are reviewed with discussion of the peculiar qualities of the newer caustics. Differentiation in treatment of burns caused by solid and liquid agents is stressed.

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