Abstract
An 81 year old patient, suffering from Alzheimer's disease sustained a full thickness HCI Acid burn of her abdomen and chest wall due to leakage of gastric content from her gastrostomy feeding tube. The controversial management of such a patient is discussed and early surgical treatment is recommended.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 48, 50-51 |
Journal | Wound Management and Prevention |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 7 |
State | Published - 1 Sep 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- General Nursing
- Gastroenterology