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Patient With Scald Burn of the Esophagus
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Patient With Scald Burn of the Esophagus

Abstract

Burns of the esophagus are usually caused by chemical substances. In our report, we present a case of burn injury burn caused by swallowing boiling water under the influence of controlled substances. During the initial diagnostic procedures, a CT scan was performed. In contrast, in the later on performed gastroscopy, the computed tomography (CT scan) revealed intramural and free air. A conservative treatment was started including parenteral …

Authors

Kraft R; Jensen K-O; Jeschke MG; Schinkel CW

Journal

Journal of Burn Care & Research, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 468–470

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

5 2017

DOI

10.1097/bcr.0000000000000595

ISSN

1559-047X