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[Severe caustic esophagitis in childhood]

J Elías Pollina1, M Ruiz de Temiño Bravo, J A Esteban Ibarz

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Infantil Miguel Servet.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|May 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Serious caustic esophagitis, often caused by alkaline agents like dishwashing detergent, requires long-term management. Esophageal strictures may necessitate repeated dilations or, in severe cases, esophagocoloplasty for satisfactory outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Toxicology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Caustic esophagitis is a severe injury to the esophagus.
  • Alkaline substances are common causes of caustic ingestion.
  • Esophageal stricture formation is a significant long-term complication.

Purpose:

  • To define epidemiological factors, initial treatment, and therapeutic criteria for esophageal stricture in patients with severe caustic esophagitis.
  • To analyze treatment outcomes and identify surgical indications.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 34 patients with severe caustic esophagitis revealed alkaline agents, particularly dishwashing detergent, as the primary cause.
  • Grade II and III esophagitis were common, with 3 patients presenting with pre-existing strictures.

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  • While 38% required repeated dilatations (1-21 sessions), long-term outcomes were satisfactory, with esophagocoloplasty used in refractory cases.

    • Impact:

    • This study highlights the importance of timely endoscopic evaluation and a multimodal treatment approach including corticosteroids, sucralfate, and anti-H2 therapy.
    • It underscores that prolonged dilatations may be necessary for stricture management.
    • Esophagocoloplasty is presented as a viable surgical option for extensive, treatment-resistant injuries, emphasizing prevention as the best strategy.