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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Main Authors: N Hirranyakas, T Maipang, A Geater
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2005-10-01
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