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Cristina Maggioni1, Luca Voltolini1, Stefano Bongiolatti1
1Center for Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery (COMIS), Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.
Introduction:
Ingestion of caustic substances is a life-threatening medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality rate.
Case Report:
We present a case report of young patient who presents to our department secondary to ingestion of caustic substances was submitted to multi-visceral resection surgery having saved his life after a long and complex multidisciplinary management.
Conclusion:
An aggressive surgical approach allows successful initial treatment of extended caustic injuries. Early surgical treatment is essential to improve the prognosis in these patients and refer the patient to large and experienced hospital represents the main goal to guarantee a surviving chance.
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