Year: 1985 Source: Laryngoscope, v.95, no.10, (October 1985), p.1199-1120 SIEC No: 19860691

Sixteen adult patients who ingested caustic substances were seen from 1977-1984. All patiensts underwent endoscopy to determine the site & severity of burns. Ten ingestions were intentional, morbidity & mortality were high among this group. 10 refs.