Endoscopic Treatment of Gastric Outlet Obstruction Secondary to Accidental Acid Ingestion in a Child.

Authors :: Andrade M
Sawamura R
Cupo P
Del Ciampo IR
Fernandes MI
Source :: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition [J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr] 2016 Jan; Vol. 62 (1), pp. 90-2.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Accidental corrosive ingestion is not rare in pediatric patients in developing countries. We report a case of gastric outlet obstruction after the accidental ingestion of an acidic substance by a child who was successfully treated with endoscopic balloon dilatation.

Subjects :: Catheterization methods
Female
Gastric Outlet Obstruction chemically induced
Humans
Infant
Pyloric Stenosis chemically induced
Pyloric Stenosis surgery
Stomach surgery
Burns, Chemical complications
Caustics toxicity
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal methods
Gastric Outlet Obstruction surgery
Stomach injuries

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