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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 3 Gastroscopic findings according to caustic substance n (%)
Substance
Total (n = 206)
Acidic (n =72 )Alkaline (n = 56)Liquid household bleach (n =62 )Unknown content(n = 16)
Severe gastric injury29 (14)6 (2.9)2 (1)1 (0.5)38 (18.4)