Citation

Burrington JD. Ann. Thorac. Surg. 1975; 20(4): 400-404.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1180594

Abstract

Five children developed esophageal stricture from the ingestion of a Clinitest tablet. The sodium hydroxide contained in these tablets induced a short, dense stricture that was resistant to dilation and necessitated resection. In all patients primary esophageal resection with end-to-end anastomosis was technically possible. Four of the patients needed two or more dilations postoperatively and 1 still requires dilation. Prevention of accidental ingestion by use of a childproof container and parental education about the caustic nature of Clinitest are both essential to eliminate this child health hazard.

Language: en