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[Acid burns in the oesophagus].

H Heumann1, G Pfeilmeier

  • 1HNO-Klinik des Olgahospitals, Stuttgart, Germany. H.Heumann@Olgahospital.de

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Summary

Rigid endoscopy is a reliable diagnostic and therapeutic tool for esophageal acid burns, particularly in children. Treatment with cortisone and antibiotics proved effective, with most patients recovering normal eating function.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Acid burns to the esophagus can cause significant injury, necessitating effective diagnostic and treatment strategies.
  • Pediatric patients are particularly vulnerable to esophageal acid burns.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of rigid endoscopy in diagnosing and treating esophageal acid burns.
  • To assess treatment outcomes for patients with varying degrees of acid burns in the esophagus.

Summary:

  • A study examined 169 patients (168 children) with suspected esophageal acid burns between 1989 and 1995.
  • Rigid endoscopy was used for diagnosis, with 17 first-degree, 37 second-degree, and 20 third-degree burns identified.
  • Patients received cortisone and antibiotic treatment; two with third-degree burns required stretching for scar strictures.

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Impact:

  • Rigid endoscopy demonstrated reliability for both diagnosis and therapy in esophageal acid burn cases.
  • All treated patients achieved normal eating function post-treatment, highlighting the effectiveness of the management approach.