Optimizing triage in acute caustic ingestion: Choosing between endoscopy and computed tomography

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Mar 16, 2026; 18(3): 114327
Published online Mar 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i3.114327

Table 3 Benefits and limitations of esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography scan in caustic injury

Parameters	EGD	CT scan
Easy availability	-	-
Can be used for Zargar grading for steroid therapy	-	-
Visualization of the entire GIT and other systems	-	-
Easily identifies perforation	-	-
Identifies the candidates for emergency surgery	-	-
Facilitates insertion of the feeding tube	-	-
Risk of radiation	No	Yes
Validity beyond 48-72 hours of ingestion	-	-

CT: Computed tomography; EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; GIT: Gastrointestinal tract.

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Citation: Singh AK, Birda CL, Kochhar R. Optimizing triage in acute caustic ingestion: Choosing between endoscopy and computed tomography. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(3): 114327
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Singh AK, Birda CL, Kochhar R. Optimizing triage in acute caustic ingestion: Choosing between endoscopy and computed tomography. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(3): 114327 [DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i3.114327]

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