A case of early gastric necrosis due to ingestion of an acidic toilet cleaner

Abstract

Key Clinical Message A patient presenting to the emergency room with abdominal pain due to acidic cleaner ingestion, whether accidentally or intentionally, should undergo contrast‐enhanced computed tomography (CT). If no abnormalities are noted on CT early after ingestion, the patient should be reviewed with a repeat CT within 3–6 h.

Keywords

• corrosive
• hydrochloric acid
• necrosis
• surgery