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[Gastric injury by caustics: a case report]
A De Medici1, M T Zucchermaglio, M Galbussera
1Clinica Chirurgica II, Università degli Studi, Pavia.
Minerva Chirurgica
|March 1, 1996
Summary
A rare case of muriatic acid ingestion solely affecting the stomach led to a total gastrectomy. This surgical intervention resulted in complete patient recovery with no long-term complications observed during a five-year follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Muriatic acid ingestion is a medical emergency.
- Ingestion can cause severe damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract.
- Isolated gastric injury from muriatic acid is exceptionally rare.