Does early endoscopy alter the outcomes in children presenting with accidental caustic ingestion?

Date First Published:

December 15, 2009

Last Updated:

December 15, 2009

Report by:

Dr Cliodhna Duncan, F2 Paediatrics (City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust)

Search checked by:

Dr Andrew Mellon, City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Three-Part Question:

In [children with accidental caustic ingestion] does [early endoscopy compared to no endoscopy] alter the [outcomes - complications, management, long term prognosis]?