Literature DB >> 18833537

Oropharyngeal and laryngeal burn resulting from exposure to endoscope disinfectant: a case report.

Andrew J Senchak1, Jennifer Bager, Benjamin Cable.   

Abstract

Iatrogenic injury from medical disinfectants is an uncommon but potentially devastating complication. We report an unusual, but severe, upper aerodigestive complication from the use of ortho-Phthalaldehyde solution, a commonly used endoscope disinfectant.

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Year:  2008        PMID: 18833537

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Ear Nose Throat J        ISSN: 0145-5613            Impact factor:   1.697


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1.  Ortho-phthalaldehyde-induced skin mucous membrane damage from inadequate washing.

Authors:  Masaru Horikiri; Susam Park; Takahiro Matsui; Komei Suzuki; Takanori Matsuoka
Journal:  BMJ Case Rep       Date:  2011-02-02
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