Annales de chirurgie
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Annales de chirurgie · Jul 2003
[Extensive digestive caustic burns: what are the limits for resection? A series of 12 patients].
To report the results of oesogastric resections extended to surrounding organs following caustic ingestion, and to precise indications for resection and results of reconstruction. ⋯ After caustic burn, oesogastric resections extended to surrounding organs are associated with high morbidity and mortality. However, return of normal oral feeding can be expected in 33% of cases. Secondary extension of caustic burns to adjacent organs is a common eventuality, and may lead to prompt reintervention. Massive injury to small bowel or colon may compromise digestive function or secondary esophageal reconstruction, and thus may be the reasonable limit for resection.