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| Year : 2018 | Volume
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Corrosive injuries of the upper gastrointestinal tract: A review of management practices
Sasank Kalipatnapu, Jonathan Sadhu Reddipogu, Sam Varghese George, Vijay Abraham, Inian Samarasam
Department of Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sasank Kalipatnapu
Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Division of Surgery, Paul Brand Building, Christian Medical College, Vellore - 632 004, Tamil Nadu
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/cmi.cmi_34_18
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Corrosive injuries to the upper gastrointestinal tract can occur by either acid or alkali ingestion. They can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, thus necessitating a rapid assessment and appropriate management. This article aims to provide an overview of corrosive injuries and to provide a management plan for corrosive injuries. |
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