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[Caustic ingestions].

Dalia Adukauskiene1, Sandra Mazeikiene, Arvydas Rumba

  • 1Department of Intensive Care, Kaunas University of Medicine, Eiveniu 2, 50009 Kaunas, Lithuania.

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Caustic ingestions, often by children, cause severe burns. This article clarifies diagnostic and management strategies to improve emergency care and prevent lifelong complications.

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  • Toxicology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Caustic ingestions, involving alkalis or acids, lead to severe chemical burns and significant long-term quality of life reduction.
  • Children account for approximately 80% of caustic ingestion cases, frequently due to improper storage or packaging of chemicals.
  • There is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal diagnostic and management protocols for caustic ingestions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of diagnostic and treatment options for caustic ingestions.
  • To assist physicians in the timely and accurate diagnosis of these injuries.
  • To guide effective emergency management and the prevention of both acute and chronic complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing diagnostic tools for caustic ingestions.

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    • Detailed description of endoscopic and imaging techniques for assessing esophageal and gastric injury.
    • Outlined stepwise management protocols, from initial assessment to long-term follow-up.
    • Highlighted key interventions for preventing stricture formation and other sequelae.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized diagnostic and management approaches are crucial for improving outcomes in caustic ingestions.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis coupled with appropriate emergency care can mitigate severe complications.
    • Further research and consensus-building are needed to refine treatment protocols for these injuries.