Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2014, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (04): 582-.

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Whole esophagus deep burns with a metal foreign body in the stomach: a case report

  

  • Online:2014-04-20 Published:2014-04-20

Abstract: Whole esophagus deep burn is an extremely rare upper gastrointestinal tract disease. We report a case of severe
burns of involving extensive body skin, eyes, throat, and esophagus. Endoscopic examination revealed acute necrotizing
esophagitis and detected a metal foreign body in the stomach. The patient underwent burn wound debridement with
analgesia, anti-shock rehydration, anti-infection, and symptomatic treatments, which failed to improve the conditions. The
patient died of respiratory and circulatory failure secondary to serious sepsis.