Caustic injury of the upper gastrointestinal tract: A comprehensive review

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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 7, 2013; 19(25): 3918-3930
Published online Jul 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i25.3918

Table 2 Computed tomography grading system for caustic lesions

Grade	Features
Grade 1	No definite swelling of esophageal wall
Grade 2	Edematous wall thickening without periesophageal soft tissue involvement
Grade 3	Edematous wall thickening with periesophageal soft tissue infiltration plus well-demarcated tissue interface
Grade 4	Edematous wall thickening with periesophageal soft tissue infiltration plus blurring of tissue interface or localized fluid collection around the esophagus or descending aorta

Reproduced from Ryu et al[40].

Citation: Contini S, Scarpignato C. Caustic injury of the upper gastrointestinal tract: A comprehensive review. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(25): 3918-3930
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i25/3918.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i25.3918