@article{ref1,
title="Clinitest burns of the esophagus",
journal="Annals of thoracic surgery",
year="1975",
author="Burrington, J. D.",
volume="20",
number="4",
pages="400-404",
abstract="Five children developed esophageal stricture from the ingestion of a Clinitest tablet. The sodium hydroxide contained in these tablets induced a short, dense stricture that was resistant to dilation and necessitated resection. In all patients primary esophageal resection with end-to-end anastomosis was technically possible. Four of the patients needed two or more dilations postoperatively and 1 still requires dilation. Prevention of accidental ingestion by use of a childproof container and parental education about the caustic nature of Clinitest are both essential to eliminate this child health hazard.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0003-4975",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}