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Ann Thorac Surg 1975;20:400-404
© 1975 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Clinitest Burns of the Esophagus

From the Department of Surgery, Section of Pediatric Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill.

^* Address reprint requests to Dr. Burrington, Box 163, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 950 E. 59th St., Chicago, Ill. 60637

Five children developed esophageal stricture from the ingestion of a Clinitest tablet. The sodium hydroxide contained in these tablets induced a short, dense stricture that was resistant to dilation and necessitated resection. In all patients primary esophageal resection with end-to-end anastomosis was technically possible. Four of the patients needed two or more dilations postoperatively and 1 still requires dilation. Prevention of accidental ingestion by use of a childproof container and parental education about the caustic nature of Clinitest are both essential to eliminate this child health hazard.

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