Caustic Injuries to esophagus – Surgery Superspeciality MCQs

Q . Caustic injury of esophagus pick up the false statement ( # All Questions of esophagus)
a) Steroid is used
b) Carcinoma risk is 30%
c) Contrast study has false negative of 25%
d Esophageal stent reduce leaks by 75%

Ans ) a

Points of esophagus caustic injuries

There is no proven benefit of starting steroids in early or intermediate phase of injury as there is no evidence to support prevention of stricture

Endoscopy should be performed after initial stabilization
Complete esophagus can be examined now with flexible endoscopes
Available studies show no benefit of steroid use ( skf PAGE 521)
Cancer risk is 30% in injured and non injured portions

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