Cost-Effectiveness of the Sucralfate Technetium 99m isotope Labelled Esophageal Scan to Assessesophageal Injury in Children after Caustic Ingestion

Prevention of ingestion injuries in children

“…[5] Endoscopic grading of injury under general anaesthesia is required in 40% of children who present with caustic ingestion. [6] Ingestion of multiple magnets results in bowel perforations in at least half of children affected. [7] Primary prevention through education and awareness is crucial to reduce the substantial healthcare burden that such incidents present.…”