The esophagus traverses three body compartments (neck, thorax, and abdomen) and is
surrounded at each level by vital organs. Injuries to the esophagus may be classified as …

Corrosive ingestion is a rare but potentially devastating event and, despite the availability of
effective preventive public health strategies, injuries continue to occur. Most clinicians have …

Ingestion of Caustic Substances Acids and alkalis can cause tissue damage on contact.
Accidental and intentional ingestions of caustic materials in adults and children are a …

Corrosive chemical substance ingestions are a major problem, especially in developing
countries, but also in developed countries such as the United States, France, and Belgium …

Various domestic or industrial chemicals may cause significant upper aerodigestive tract
burns. Preventive measures should be up-scaled, especially in the developing world, to …

Background. The use of bougies and balloons to dilate benign esophageal strictures (BES)
is a consolidated procedure. However, the amount of evidence available in scientific …

The esophagus is the centerpiece of the digestive system of individuals and plays an
essential role in transporting swallowed nutrients to the stomach. Diseases of the …

Corrosive ingestion remains a common problem in developing countries, such as India due
to the lack of strict laws that regulate the sale of caustics. While appropriate treatment of the …

Chemical burn digestive tract local damage to the wall of the upper part of the digestive tract
due to accidental or intentional ingestion of a cauterizing chemical through the mouth …

Химический ожог пищеварительный тракт местное повреждение стенки верхняя часть
пищеварительного тракта вследствие случайного или преднамеренного приёма через …