Esophageal caustic injuries in pediatrics: a sobering global health issue

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2019 Jul;27(6):431-435. doi: 10.1177/0218492319842441. Epub 2019 Mar 29.
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Keywords: Burns; caustics; chemical; child; endoscopy; gastrointestinal; global health; reconstructive surgical procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Home* / prevention & control
  • Age Distribution
  • Burns, Chemical / diagnosis
  • Burns, Chemical / epidemiology
  • Burns, Chemical / prevention & control
  • Burns, Chemical / therapy*
  • Caustics / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Developed Countries
  • Developing Countries
  • Esophageal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Esophageal Diseases* / prevention & control
  • Esophageal Diseases* / therapy
  • Esophagus / injuries*
  • Female
  • Global Health*
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Caustics