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  • Title: Endoscopy in lye burns of oesophagus and stomach.
    Author: Poelman JR, Hausman RH, Hoitsma HF.
    Journal: Endoscopy; 1977 Aug; 9(3):172-7. PubMed ID: 913372.
    Abstract:
    Upon ingestion of lye and its compounds severe corrosive lesions may develop not only in the oesophagus but also of the stomach. These are frequently not recognized until life-threatening complications have set in. Two case histories are reported to point to the need for early endoscopic examinations. Brown-black discoloration of the mucosa of the stomach signifies necrosis through the thickness of the wall which is an indication for immediate resection.
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