Can oesophageal perforation during oesophageal dilatation in corrosive oesophageal dilatation be predicted?
Objective: Oesophageal stricture among the southern Thai population is most commonly the result of acid ingestion. This differs from the situation in most other reports where ingestion of alkali is a more common cause. Dilatation is the first treatment approach but is unsuccessful in many patients,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Prince of Songkla University
2005-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR) |
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Online Access: | https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/539 |