A Case of Eosophagus Stricture because of Corrosive Substance Ingestion
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A Case of Eosophagus Stricture because of Corrosive Substance Ingestion

J Acad Res Med 2016;6(1):59-61 DOI: 10.5152/jarem.2015.767
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Abstract

Corrosive damage because of corrosive substance ingestion is a very common pediatric problem, requiring urgent attention. It is stated that accidental ingestion of corrosive substance has a high risk in children who are under 5 years of age, and has it’s pick at 2 years old. Children who fall under this age range have more domestic accidents than other children, thereby causing severe problems and increased morbidity and mortality. In this study, a patient who developed eosophagus stricture because of accidental ingestion of a corrosive substance is analyzed. (JAREM 2016; 6: 59-61)

Keywords: Corrosive substance, eosophagus stricture, childhood