[Therapeutic management of esophageal burns]. / Postepowanie terapeutyczne w oparzeniach przelyku.

ABSTRACT

Poisonings and burns of the oesophagus are frequent diseases, particularly in children. The manifestations of oesophageal burns, successive phases of oesophageal wall damage and damage to the lower parts of the digestive tract are discussed. On the basis of own experiences and a review of the pertinent literature a method of therapeutic management including surgery is outlined.