Corrosive-like strictures caused by ingestion of aluminium phosphide.

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2006-11-09
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Aluminium phosphide ingestion is a major cause of poisoning-related mortality in tropical countries. Local oesophageal complications due to aluminium phosphide have been reported to occur rarely. We describe 3 patients who survived the intake of aluminium phosphide tablets and developed oesophageal strictures.
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Madan K, Chalamalasetty SB, Sharma M, Makharia G. Corrosive-like strictures caused by ingestion of aluminium phosphide. National Medical Journal of India. 2006 Nov-Dec; 19(6): 313-4
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/119408
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