TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Narrowing of airway caused by ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
JO  - Human and experimental toxicology
A1  - Karlidag, T.
A1  - Kilicaslan, I.
A1  - Gurbuz, S.
A1  - Seyhanli, E. S.
A1  - Yildiz, M.
A1  - Bozdemir, M. N.
SP  - 2002
EP  - 2006
VL  - 30
IS  - 12
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0960-3271
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0960327111407230
ID  - ref1
ER  -