Oral chemical burn due to accidental ingestion of calcium oxide food desiccant in a patient with dementia - Hagiwara Y, Seki K, Takahashi Y.

Oral chemical burns occur when a chemical accidentally enters the mouth, causing burns and ulcers in the oral mucosa, esophagus, stomach, and upper digestive tract if swallowed. Oral chemical burns primarily occur in children because of accidental inges...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news