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Case study: full thickness chemical burn of the abdomen and chest
Ostomy/Wound Management
|September 1, 1993
Abstract:
An 81 year old patient, suffering from Alzheimer's disease sustained a full thickness HCI Acid burn of her abdomen and chest wall due to leakage of gastric content from her gastrostomy feeding tube. The controversial management of such a patient is discussed and early surgical treatment is recommended.