Ingestion of Caustic Substances
- 30 April 2020
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in The New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 382 (18), 1739-1748
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmra1810769
Abstract
Acids and alkalis can cause tissue damage on contact. Accidental and intentional ingestions of caustic materials in adults and children are a worldwide health issue. Acids act in part by denaturing proteins, and alkalis by saponifying fats. Approaches to management are outlined.Keywords
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