Ingestion of caustic substances and its complications

Abstract

The complications were related to the amount of caustic soda ingested. Small amounts caused esophagitis or stenosis and large amounts increased the risk of fistulas, perforations and death.

Danger in unlabeled bottles: Analysis of corrosive substances

“…A pH value higher than 12 increases the possibility of injury, because the critical cut-off pH for esophageal ulceration is 12.5 (4). Previous work has shown that 3.8% NaOH causes mucosalsubmucosal esophageal burn, 10.7% NaOH causes muscular layer injury, and 22.5% NaOH causes full-thickness injury (1,5). In the present study, all of the bleaches had a pH value higher than 12, and 4 were above 12.5.…”

Post-Caustic Burn Severe Microstomia of an Adult, Corrected by Release of Scar and Split-Thickness Skin Graft- A Technique

“…Caustic substances cause tissue destruction through liquefaction or coagulation reactions and the intensity of destruction depends on the type, concentration, time of contact and amount of the substance ingested. [1] Alkali ingestion is much more devastating and almost always Leads to significant destruction of tissue, resulting in long-term dysfunction. Alkali ingestion causes liquefactive injury [2] and deep penetration of tissue.…”

Unusual Presentation of Caustic Ingestion and its Surgical Treatment: A Case Report

“…Caustic substances cause tissue destruction through liquefaction or coagulation reaction and the intensity of destruction depends on type, concentration, time of contact [1] and amount of the substance ingested [3]. Our patient held a liquid in her mouth but spit it out without swallowing.…”

“…Moreover, a majority of the published literature relating to caustic ingestion are concerned with return of function of the strictured esophagus and stomach [1][2][3].…”