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Chemical Injuries of the Oesophagus: Aetiopathological Issues in Nigeria

Overview
Journal J Cardiothorac Surg
Publisher Biomed Central
Specialties Cardiology & Vascular Diseases
General Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine
Date 2009 Oct 20
PMID 19835579
Citations 8
Authors
Martins O Thomas
Ezekiel O Ogunleye
Oladapo Somefun
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Abstract

Background: Chemical injuries of the oesophagus occur worldwide. There is paucity of information on aetiopathological profile of chemical injuries of the oesophagus in Nigeria.

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the aetiopathological pattern of chemical injuries of the oesophagus in Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: This is a multi-centre hospital based study in Lagos metropolis spanning a period of 10 years.The patients' bio data, substances ingested, sources of corrosives, reasons for ingesting corrosives and patients' mental state were recorded.

Results: In all, there were 78 patients (61 Males, 17 Females). The offending agents were acids in 55.1% of cases and it was accidental ingestion in 62 patients. The highest incidence of 57.6% was found in the middle 1/3 of the oesophagus.

Conclusion: Accidental ingestion of acids is the commonest cause of oesophageal injuries in Nigeria. The incidence of severe strictures necessitating oesophageal substitution could be reduced if early management of corrosive oesophagitis improves in Nigeria.

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