Citation

Kapoor S, Naik S, Kumar R, Sharma S, Pruthi HS, Varshney S. Indian J. Gastroenterol. 2005; 24(6): 261-262.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Publisher Springer India)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16424626

Abstract

Aluminium phosphide is often implicated in accidental and suicidal poisoning in India. Ingestion of even half a fresh tablet invariably results in death, whereas exposed tablets are usually considered harmless. We report two cases of short-segment esophageal strictures that occurred following ingestion of exposed tablet of aluminium phosphide. Both cases could be successfully managed by endoscopic dilatation.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Aluminum Compounds; Esophageal Stenosis; Humans; Male; Pesticides; Phosphines; Suicide, Attempted