Patient With Scald Burn of the Esophagus

Kraft, Robert; Jensen, Kai-Ole; Jeschke, Marc G. und Schinkel, Christian W. (2018): Patient With Scald Burn of the Esophagus. In: Journal of Burn Care & Research, Bd. 39, Nr. 3: S. 468-470

Abstract

Burns of the esophagus are usually caused by chemical substances. In our report, we present a case of burn injury burn caused by swallowing boiling water under the influence of controlled substances. During the initial diagnostic procedures, a CT scan was performed. In contrast, in the later on performed gastroscopy, the computed tomography (CT scan) revealed intramural and free air. A conservative treatment was started including parenteral nutrition, application of a nasogastric tube, and administration of proton pump inhibitor (PPIs). We conclude that for diagnosing the extend of a burn of the esophagus, a CT scan should be performed in addition to endoscopic procedures.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Medizin
• Themengebiete: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
• ISSN: 1559-047X
• Sprache: Englisch