| Literature DB >> 7469901 |
Abstract
We describe a new experimental model for the study of caustic stenosis of the esophagus in the rat. Sixty-five Wistar rats were given a standard esophageal lye burn. Animals were divided into two groups: (1) a control group and (2) a treatment group that received penicillamine from the day after the esophageal lye burn. Stenosis developed in only two of the 23 treated rats. Our conclusion is that penicillamine-induced lathyrism inhibits the onset of stenosis in the rat. Double-blind controlled studies of the effect of penicillamine in the prevention of corrosive strictures of the esophagus in man seem warranted.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 1981 PMID: 7469901 DOI: 10.1001/archotol.1981.00790390011004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Otolaryngol ISSN: 0003-9977