Total Esophagogastric Replacement after Ingestion of Household Ammonia

Medical management of anhydrous ammonia emergencies

“…Cases have been reported where the ammonia has destroyed the esophagus and caused extensive mediastinal and thoracic injury. Esophageal replacement has been utilized in several of these cases [22]. Presentation: Visible lesions will appear in the oral mucosa, pharynx, and tongue with a s ectrum of damage from swelling.…”