Corrosive upper gastrointestinal strictures in children: Difficulties and dilemmas

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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 9, 2021; 10(6): 124-136
Published online Nov 9, 2021. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i6.124

Table 1 Commonly ingested corrosives in children

Acid
Sulfuric acid	Batteries, industrial cleaning agents, metal plating, toilet cleaner
Hydrochloric acid	Solvents, metal cleaners, lime solvents, toilet and drain cleaners, muriatic acid, antirust compounds
Acetic acid	Pickling vinegar, vinegar spirit, wart solution
Phosphoric acid	Toilet cleaners
Oxalic acid	Paint thinners, metal cleaners, toilet cleaner
Alkali
Sodium hydroxide	Grease/oil cleaners, drain cleaners, sink openers, oven cleaners, oil removers
Potassium hydroxide	Oven cleaners, washing powders, paint remover
Sodium carbonate	Soap manufacturing, fruit drying on farms
Sodium hypochlorite	Household bleaches
Ammonium hydroxide	General cleaner and grease remover
Miscellaneous
Hydrogen peroxide	Surface and food cleaner
Potassium permanganate	Disinfectants, hair dyes

Citation: Sarma MS, Tripathi PR, Arora S. Corrosive upper gastrointestinal strictures in children: Difficulties and dilemmas. World J Clin Pediatr 2021; 10(6): 124-136
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v10/i6/124.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v10.i6.124

Sarma MS, Tripathi PR, Arora S. Corrosive upper gastrointestinal strictures in children: Difficulties and dilemmas. World J Clin Pediatr 2021; 10(6): 124-136 [PMID: 34868889 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i6.124]

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