Corrosive esophagus burns

Corrosive esophageal burns, also known as esophageal corrosive wounds, are common clinically and are caused by esophageal injury and inflammation caused by swallowing corrosive agents. It can occur in children and adults. The corrosive agent is generally strong acid or alkali. The latter is often a household cleaner such as sodium hydroxide and chlorine bleach. The cause of swallowing corrosives is mostly mistakenly taken in children, often over 5 years old, and mostly swallowed in order to attempt suicide. After swallowing the liquid etchant, it quickly passes through the esophagus. The main injuries are usually the lower part of the esophagus and the stomach, while the solid corrosive type often causes burns in the mouth, throat and upper part of the esophagus. Esophageal damage caused by strong acids and alkalis is generally very serious, which can cause esophageal mucosal erosion, necrosis, perforation, mediastinitis, toxic shock, and even death.

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