Il Giornale di chirurgia
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Il Giornale di chirurgia · Jun 1992
[Emergency treatment of caustic lesions of the upper digestive tract].
The role of an early multidisciplinary approach to the management of upper digestive tract caustic lesions in the acute phase is stressed. The accurate evaluation of the lesions through early endoscopy, performed within 24-48 hours of ingestion, is the best means of assessing the degree of injury after caustic ingestion. ⋯ Management techniques of acute lesions are controversial because results of the different surgical procedures proposed are not satisfactory. Surgery of complications is mandatory, but up to date morbidity and mortality rates are still high.