Predictive Factors of Gastrointestinal Caustic Injury According to Clinical and Endoscopic Findings

Authors

  • Carissa Dioquino National Poison Management and Control Center, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines Department of Neurosciences, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
  • Cherie Quingking National Poison Management and Control Center, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
  • Joselito Pascual National Poison Management and Control Center, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines Department of Psychiatry, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Abstract:

Background: Ingestion of caustic substances is the main reason for referral to Philippines National Poison Management and Control Center among other causes of acute poisoning. Rapid assessment of severity of injury is important for treatment and prognosis of these cases. This study was aimed to investigate the correlation of clinical factors with severity of gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal injury. Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 105 patients were included. Patients were categorized into two groups including 35 patients with low grade and 70 patients with high grade GI injury to compare the predictive value of clinical findings. Results: Mean (SD) age of patients was 27 (10) and 47% of patients were male. Oral burns (P

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volume 2  issue 1

pages  19- 22

publication date 2013-03-01

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