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Esophageal stricture is one of the most common sequelae of caustic injury. Up to 70% of patients with grade IIB and more than 90% of patients with grade III injury are likely to develop esophageal stricture. Stricture formation can be prevented by suppressing fibrosis and scar formation therefore; many agents are explored for treatment on various models in this subject.


Clinical Trial Description

In spite of the multiple efforts to educate the public, Caustic ingestion maintains its place as an important public health issue due to the availability of caustic agents and the loose regulatory control on its production. All the cases will be evaluated by detailed history and thorough physical examination and necessary investigations. Patient's sheet will include; name, age, sex, occupation, residence, type of administrated substance, route and mode of exposure, symptoms and sighs (pain , vomiting , diarrhea) and any received treatment. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Clinico-epidemiological Characteristics of Corrosive Patients Presenting at Assiut Governorate

NCT number NCT03729440
Study type Observational [Patient Registry]
Source Assiut University
Contact
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase
Start date January 2019
Completion date December 2020