@article{ref1,
title="Narrowing of airway caused by ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide",
journal="Human and experimental toxicology",
year="2011",
author="Karlidag, T. and Kilicaslan, I. and Gurbuz, S. and Seyhanli, E. S. and Yildiz, M. and Bozdemir, M. N.",
volume="30",
number="12",
pages="2002-2006",
abstract="Although ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) is rare, it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. This paper reports the first such case from Turkey in which a 70-year-old man unintentionally ingested MEKP in his kitchen. The patient was brought into the emergency department (ED) within 1 hour of ingestion, with the symptoms of sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting. Visual examination of the oropharynx revealed minor burns and uvular edema. A laryngoscope examination performed in the ED showed superficial mucosal injury with edema of the oropharynx, uvula, posterior pharynx, epiglottis, arytenoids and vocal cords. Lateral cervical radiography revealed a narrowing of airway due to a thickened epiglottis. After the diagnostic evaluation was completed, the patient was admitted to the gastroenterology intensive care unit for monitoring of adverse reactions. During follow-up, the patient made an uneventful recovery. Ingestion of MEKP generally results from accidental ingestion from a container. Therefore, these containers should be kept in safe places. In addition, the priority following the ingestion of MEKP should be given to maintain open and adequate airway in the ED.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0960-3271",
doi="10.1177/0960327111407230",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0960327111407230"
}