Ann Thorac Surg 1975;20:400-404
© 1975 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Articles
Clinitest Burns of the Esophagus
John D. Burrington, M.D.*
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
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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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Presented at the Eleventh Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Montreal, Que., Canada, Jan. 20–22, 1975.
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