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 3 Endoscopic classification of caustic injuries

Grade	Features
Grade 0	Normal
Grade 1	Superficial mucosal edema and erythema
Grade 2	Mucosal and submucosal ulcerations
Grade 2A	Superficial ulcerations, erosions, exudates
Grade 2B	Deep discrete or circumferential ulcerations
Grade 3	Transmural ulcerations with necrosis
Grade 3A	Focal necrosis
Grade 3B	Extensive necrosis
Grade 4	Perforations

Reproduced from Zargar et al[14].

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