Citation

Lavaud J, Peynègre R, Besson-Leaud M, Cloup M. Sem Hop 1979; 55(17-18): 883-889.

Vernacular Title

Les intoxications par caustique chez l'enfant.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Expansion Scientifique Francaise)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

225804

Abstract

Accidental ingestion of caustic in childhood is not frequent but severe. It result in oesophagal burns progressing to stricture formation. 18 children with severe oesophagal burns were admitted during the six past years in the Intensive Care Unit of "Hôpital des Enfants-Malades" in Paris. The authors report mainly two cases. They recommend oesophagoscopy and they propose a protocol of treating applied since 1974 in France and foreing countries. The present problem consists mainly in a preventive program to avoid kind of accidents and their sequels in children and their families and finally in the community.

Language: fr