@article{ref1,
title="Diagnostic radiopacity and hepatotoxicity following chloroform ingestion: A case report",
journal="Emergency medicine journal",
year="2006",
author="Choi, S.H. and Lee, S.W. and Hong, Y.S. and Kim, S.J. and Moon, S.W. and Moon, J.D.",
volume="23",
number="5",
pages="394-395",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Diagostic imaging can help in the management of toxicology emergencies. The authors report on a patient who presented to the emergency department with coma and suppressed respirations after ingestion of an unknown substance. <br><br>METHODS: Ingestion of chloroform with radiopaque material in the bowel on abdominal radiograph was documented. The patient was treated with haemoperfusion, activated charcoal, and laxatives to decrease the toxicities. <br><br>RESULTS: Hepatotoxicity occurred on post-ingestion day 3 and elevation of liver enzymes reached peak levels on post-ingestion day 5. The patient received N-acetylsystein and supportive care during hospitalisation. The patient improved from hepatic dysfunction and was discharged without complication on post-ingestion day 11. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Radiographic studies in toxicology may confirm a diagnosis and assist in therapeutic intervention.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1472-0205",
doi="10.1136/emj.2005.027466",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emj.2005.027466"
}