[Ingestion of caustic substances in children: 3 years of experience].

Introduction: There is no clear consensus on the management of accidental ingestion of caustic substances in paediatrics. The aim of this study was to determine the profile of the paediatric population treated due to caustic ingestion in a Healthcare Centre.

Patients And Method: A descriptive study was conducted on patients treated for the ingestion of caustic substances in our hospital during the period 2008-2011.