Accidental ingestion of plaster of paris causing thermal injury of the esophagus and stomach in a toddler
Background: Plaster of Paris (POP) or calcium sulfate hemihydrate is commonly used in regular construction activities and medical appliances. Due to its easy availability, young children can be at risk of exposure. Mixing of POP with water results in exothermic reaction and production of heat.We rep...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Pediatrics Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ipcares.org/article.asp?issn=2772-5170;year=2023;volume=3;issue=4;spage=234;epage=236;aulast= |