Citation

Rocha N, Aponte D, Montoya R. Revista Colombiana de Gastroenterologia 2011; 26(4): 328-331.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011)

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Abstract

Digestive tract burns can create high levels of comorbidity in an exposed patient although these levels depend on the different capacities to cause harm of alkalis and acids. The ideal moment for endoscopy in these cases is currently being debated as a patient's post burn reactions may be devastating. We present the case of a patient who attempted to commit suicide by ingesting muriatic acid including clinical fi ndings, complications and management. © 2011 Asociaciones Colombianas de Gastroenterología, Endoscopia digestiva, Coloproctología y Hepatología.

Language: en

Keywords

Endoscopy; Digestive burn; Muriatic acid