[Hydrogen peroxide-induced lesions in the digestive tract. Apropos 4 cases]

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 1995 Jun;87(6):465-8.
[Article in Spanish]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Occupational
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Burns, Chemical / diagnosis
  • Burns, Chemical / etiology*
  • Burns, Chemical / therapy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Digestive System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Digestive System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Digestive System Diseases / therapy
  • Emergencies
  • Enema / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / adverse effects*
  • Intestinal Mucosa / drug effects
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Hydrogen Peroxide