Pathophysiology
- Hyperemia
- Ulceration
- Granulation tissue
- Fibrosis
Clinical Features
- Initial stage: Pain, odynophagia & dysphagia, Stridor & hoarseness
- Quiescent stage: No symptoms
- Cicatrization stage: Dysphagia
Treatment
- Airway maintenance
- Dilution: Water or milk
- Analgesics, antibiotics & steroid
- NG tube
- Dilatation and surgical repair for the stricture
Do not exceed 15 cc/kg – vomiting – re exposure of esophagus
Neutralizing substances such as vinegar for lye and sodium bicarbonates for acid ingestion
Tissue volume and blood flow will probably dissipate heat