Successful Esophageal Replacement Surgery Post-corrosive in a 3-Year-Old with Esophageal Stricture

Accidental caustic ingestion in children though entirely preventable, continues to be present in developing countries. The gastrointestinal injuries following caustic ingestion in children ranges from mild to fatal in nature. Presentation of such children to the medical facility could be early or so...

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Main Authors: Cleopas Mutua Kaumbulu, Awori Mark Nelson, Rohini Patil, Ahmed Mohamed Rafik, James Ndung’u Muturi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2020-05-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/post-corrosive-esophageal-stricture