AI Article Synopsis
- Gastrointestinal injuries from caustic substances are rare and primarily affect the upper GI tract, mostly from accidental ingestion.
- The severity of damage relies on the type and amount of caustic agent consumed, with endoscopy serving as an effective diagnostic tool.
- The report highlights four unique cases of gastrointestinal injuries caused by hydrogen peroxide, with two cases from oral ingestion and two from enemas, all showing good recovery with conservative treatment.
Article Abstract
Gastrointestinal injury caused by caustic products a are relatively infrequent, occurring mainly in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Accidental ingestion accounts for most of the cases, and the severity and extent of damage produced, depends on the composition and volume of the caustic agent ingested; endoscopy is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure. We report four unusual cases of caustic injury of the gastrointestinal tract due to hydrogen peroxide, two cases due to oral ingestion and another two due to the accidental administration of enemas, there was a good clinic and endoscopic recovery with conservative treatment.
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