Author/Authors :
Araz, Coşkun Ankara Guven Hospital - Intensive Care Unit, Turkey , Çekmen, Nedim Ankara Guven Hospital - Intensive Care Unit, Turkey , Erdemli, Özcan Ankara Guven Hospital - Intensive Care Unit, Turkey , Soylu, Lutfu Ankara Guven Hospital - Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Turkey , Atalay, Fuat Ankara Guven Hospital - Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Turkey , Demirbaş, Tevfik Ali Ankara Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital - Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Turkey , Demirbağ, Ali Ankara Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital - Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Turkey , Celep, Bahadir Ankara Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital - Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Turkey
Abstract :
Inadvertantly or purposely, an oral intake of corrosive substances may cause life-threatening problems. Early admission to the hospital, clinical and endoscopic evaluation, and early surgery when required, may reduce morbidity and mortality. We report the case of a 49-year-old male patient, who had attempted suicide, by drinking about 800 mL of 25% hydrochloric acid, and who had severe intraabdominal damage. The aim of this report is to state the fact that a good outcome is possible in severe burns caused by oral intake of corrosive substances, when fast, multidisciplinary, and appropriate management is provided on time.
