Citation

Araz C, Cekmen N, Erdemli O, Soylu L, Atalay F, Demirbaş TA, Demirbağ A, Celep B. J. Res. Med. Sci. 2013; 18(5): 449-452.

Affiliation

Intensive Care Unit, Ankara Guven Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24174955

Abstract

Inadvertantly or purposely, an oral intake of corrosive substances may cause life-threatening problems. Early admission to the hospital, clinical and endoscopic evaluation, and early surgery when required, may reduce morbidity and mortality. We report the case of a 49-year-old male patient, who had attempted suicide, by drinking about 800 mL of 25% hydrochloric acid, and who had severe intra-abdominal damage. The aim of this report is to state the fact that a good outcome is possible in severe burns caused by oral intake of corrosive substances, when fast, multidisciplinary, and appropriate management is provided on time.

Language: en