The Role of Age in Predicting the Outcome of Caustic Ingestion in Adults: A Retrospective Analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although the outcomes of caustic ingestion differ between children and adults, it is unclear whether such outcomes differ among adults as a function of their age. This retrospective study was performed to ascertain whether the clinic...

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Main Authors: Tsai Ming-Hung, Liu Yun-Hen, Pai Betty, Liu Nai-Jen, Chang Jui-Min, Lee Ching-Song, Chu Yin-Yi, Lin Chih-Chuan, Chiu Cheng-Tang, Cheng Hao-Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/72