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      para('The word "corrosive" derives from the Latin corrodere - meaning "to gnaw through flesh." Caustic is a term often used synonymously, though strictly it refers to strong alkalis only.'),

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      bullet('Most common age group: under 5 years (especially 1-3 years of age)'),
      bullet('Boys are affected more commonly than girls'),
      bullet('Accidental ingestion is the overwhelming cause in children'),
      bullet('Alkalis account for the majority of childhood cases (~80%) as they are found in common household products'),
      bullet('Common household sources: drain cleaners, oven cleaners, dishwasher detergents, button batteries, hair relaxers'),

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      bullet('This coagulum acts as a protective barrier, limiting deeper penetration in the esophagus'),
      bullet('Acids extract water from tissues (dehydration necrosis)'),
      bullet('Convert haemoglobin to haematin'),
      bullet('The esophageal mucosa is relatively resistant to acids; the stomach (especially pyloric region) is more vulnerable'),
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      bullet('Alkalis absorb water from tissues, precipitate proteins, and saponify fats (forming "soap")'),
      bullet('Saponification: tissue fats combine with lye to form a viscous liquid mass'),
      bullet('Thrombosis of blood vessels further compromises tissue blood supply'),
      bullet('No protective coagulum forms - penetration is deeper and more destructive'),
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      bullet('Metabolic acidosis (with acid ingestion)'),
      bullet('CNS effects (especially with detergent powders): lethargy, seizures, coma'),
      bullet('Fever (from infection, mediastinitis, peritonitis)'),

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      bullet('Perforation of esophagus or stomach - leading to mediastinitis / peritonitis'),
      bullet('Aspiration pneumonia'),
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      bullet('Malnutrition and cachexia from inability to swallow'),
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      bullet('Increased risk of esophageal carcinoma (long-term)'),

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      bullet('Within the first week: Septic absorption / septicemia'),
      bullet('After months to years: Exhaustion and malnutrition from esophageal or pyloric stricture'),

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      bullet('Exception: Levin tube may be used cautiously within 30 minutes if absolutely necessary'),
      bullet('Do NOT administer carbonates or bicarbonates (produce CO\u2082 gas causing distension and perforation)'),
      bullet('Secure airway - early intubation or tracheostomy if stridor/oedema of glottis is present'),
      bullet('Oxygen inhalation and assisted ventilation if needed'),
      bullet('IV access - correct shock with IV fluids and blood transfusion if required'),
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      bullet('For ALKALI ingestion: Neutralize with dilute vegetable acids and water; give demulcents'),

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      bullet('IV Calcium gluconate (10 mL of 10% solution) if needed'),

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      bullet('Nasogastric tube / long-term esophageal stenting for 6 weeks to maintain esophageal lumen'),
      bullet('Regular bougienage (esophageal dilation) - though carries perforation risk'),
      bullet('Antibiotics: Indicated for Grade III (transmural) injuries and known perforation to prevent mediastinitis/peritonitis'),

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      bullet('Barium/water-soluble contrast esophagram: Assess for strictures (if presenting > 48 hrs)'),

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      bullet('Grade IIIb/extensive injuries: May require esophageal resection and reconstruction'),
      bullet('Perforation: Requires urgent surgical repair (thoracotomy, esophagotomy, or laparotomy)'),
      bullet('Long-term stricture: Esophageal dilation or surgical reconstruction'),

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      bullet('In children, corrosive poisoning is almost always ACCIDENTAL - household products within reach'),
      bullet('Products should be stored in original containers with child-proof caps out of reach of children'),
      bullet('Must be distinguished from: accidental vs. deliberate (homicidal poisoning by others - rare but occurs)'),
      bullet('Child abuse must be considered in unusual or recurrent presentations'),
      bullet('Button battery ingestion is a growing pediatric emergency - causes electrochemical liquefaction necrosis'),

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      heading('PREVENTION', HeadingLevel.HEADING_1),
      bullet('Store all household chemicals in original, labeled, child-proof containers'),
      bullet('Keep chemicals locked and out of reach of children'),
      bullet('Poison Control Centre numbers should be readily available'),
      bullet('Public education and product safety labeling'),
      bullet('Packaging regulations (child-resistant closures for hazardous household products)'),

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      heading('KEY POINTS FOR EXAM', HeadingLevel.HEADING_1),
      bullet('Most common: Accidental alkali ingestion in children under 5 years'),
      bullet('Alkali = Liquefaction necrosis (deep, penetrating); Acid = Coagulation necrosis (superficial barrier forms)'),
      bullet('Never induce vomiting or give gastric lavage in corrosive poisoning'),
      bullet('Early endoscopy (12-48 hrs) is the gold standard for assessment'),
      bullet('Main late complication = Esophageal stricture'),
      bullet('Death can occur from: glottic oedema, perforation/peritonitis, septicemia, or chronic malnutrition'),
      bullet('Corticosteroids - controversial; no proven benefit for Grade II lesions per meta-analysis'),

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Corrosive Poisoning in Children

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CORROSIVE POISONING IN CHILDREN (10 Marks)

DEFINITION

Corrosive poisoning refers to ingestion, inhalation, or skin/eye contact with substances that directly destroy or erode body tissues on contact. In children, this is almost always accidental, most commonly in those under 5 years of age due to their curiosity and exploratory behavior.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

  • Most common age: under 5 years (peak 1-3 years); boys more than girls
  • Alkalis account for ~80% of childhood cases - found in common household products (drain cleaners, oven cleaners, dishwasher detergents, hair relaxers)
  • Button battery ingestion is a growing pediatric emergency

CLASSIFICATION OF CORROSIVE AGENTS

TypeExamples
Strong acids (pH < 7)Sulphuric acid, HCl, Nitric acid, Carbolic acid, Oxalic acid
Strong alkalis (pH > 7)NaOH (lye/caustic soda), KOH, Ammonia, Sodium carbonate
OthersBleach (sodium hypochlorite), battery fluids, pool/toilet cleaners

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Acids - Coagulation Necrosis:
  • Denature proteins forming a hard eschar (coagulum) - acts as a protective barrier limiting deeper penetration in the esophagus
  • Stomach (especially pyloric region) more vulnerable - greater risk of pyloric stricture and gastric perforation
  • Convert haemoglobin to haematin
Alkalis - Liquefaction Necrosis (more dangerous):
  • No protective eschar - penetration is deep and relentless
  • Saponification of fats + protein precipitation + thrombosis of vessels
  • Esophagus more commonly and severely injured than stomach

CLINICAL FEATURES

Immediate:
  • Severe burning pain in mouth, throat, chest, abdomen
  • Drooling, dysphagia, odynophagia, refusal to eat
  • Vomiting (may be blood-stained)
  • Hoarseness, stridor, cough - "chemical epiglottitis" if epiglottis involved
Local signs:
  • Acid burns: hard, dry, charred brown/black eschar
  • Alkali burns: soft, oedematous, translucent, reddish-brown patches, no charring
  • Important: Absence of oral burns does NOT exclude esophageal injury
Systemic: Tachycardia, shock, metabolic acidosis, CNS depression (detergents)

ENDOSCOPIC GRADING (Zargar Classification)

  • Grade 0: Normal
  • Grade I: Mucosal oedema and hyperemia only
  • Grade IIa: Superficial, non-circumferential erosions/blisters
  • Grade IIb: Deep or circumferential Grade II lesions
  • Grade IIIa/IIIb: Transmural necrosis (scattered to extensive)

COMPLICATIONS

  • Early: Glottic oedema, perforation with mediastinitis/peritonitis, aspiration pneumonia, septic shock
  • Late: Esophageal stricture (most common late complication, from 3 weeks onward), pyloric stenosis, malnutrition, tracheoesophageal fistula, risk of esophageal carcinoma

CAUSES OF DEATH

  • Within hours: Shock / oedema of glottis / asphyxia
  • Within 24 hours: Gastric perforation - peritonitis and shock
  • Within 1st week: Septic absorption
  • After months/years: Exhaustion and malnutrition from strictures

MANAGEMENT

ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS:
  • Do NOT induce vomiting
  • Do NOT perform gastric lavage (risk of perforation)
  • Do NOT give carbonates/bicarbonates (produce CO₂ gas causing distension and perforation)
Emergency:
  • Secure airway - early intubation or tracheostomy for glottic oedema
  • IV fluids, correct shock; blood transfusion if needed; keep NPO
Neutralization:
  • Acids: Dilute with water + calcium/magnesium oxide or aluminium hydroxide gel; demulcents (milk, egg white, olive oil)
  • Alkalis: Dilute vegetable acids and water; demulcents
Pain control: Morphine 15 mg IM/IV; IV calcium gluconate
Investigations: Endoscopy within 12-48 hours (gold standard); chest X-ray to rule out perforation; contrast esophagram for strictures
Stricture prevention: Corticosteroids (controversial - a meta-analysis of 10 studies/572 patients showed no clear benefit for Grade II lesions); nasogastric stenting; bougienage; antibiotics for Grade III injuries
Surgical: For Grade IIIb injuries or perforation - esophagotomy, thoracotomy, or esophageal reconstruction

KEY EXAM POINTS

  • Most common: Accidental alkali ingestion, under 5 years
  • Alkali = Liquefaction necrosis (deeper, more dangerous); Acid = Coagulation necrosis (protective eschar)
  • Never induce vomiting or perform gastric lavage
  • Endoscopy 12-48 hours is the gold standard
  • Main late complication = Esophageal stricture
  • Corticosteroids are controversial with no proven benefit per recent meta-analysis
Sources: P.C. Dikshit Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Cummings Otolaryngology; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22nd Ed; Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine
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