Ingestion of caustic substances: a 15-year experience.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the circumstance, demographic features, clinical findings, and complications of caustic ingestion in relation to the type and amount of caustic substance.

Study Design: The authors conducted a retrospective cohort study in a tertiary medical center.

Methods: The authors reviewed medical records from 1988 to 2003 of patients with a history of caustic ingestion and clinical signs of injury to the aerodigestive tract.