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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2012; 18(10): 1098-1103
Published online Mar 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i10.1098
Table 1 Endoscopic findings of the patients number based on ingested caustic substance n (%)
Esophageal gradeAcidicAlkalineLiquid household bleachUnknown contentTotal
Grade 01418441086 (41.7)
Grade 1112015349 (23.8)
Grade 2a25122342 (20.4)
Grade 2b2161028 (13.6)
Grade 3a10001 (0.5)
72 (34.9)56 (27.2)62 (30.1)16 (7.8)206 (100)