Letter to the editor: outcomes of the management of corrosive injuries of the upper digestive tract in a tertiary care center.

We read with immense interest, Biswas and Ray's article 'Outcomes of the management of corrosive injuries of the upper digestive tract in a Tertiary care center' which highlights an algorithm for management of corrosive injuries aiming preservation of nutritional autonomy.[1] Commonest site of injury was esophagus, the management protocol included Advanced Life Trauma Support guidelines, Endoscopic dilation and self-dilation for strictures, while surgery for emergencies.[1] After discussing complications; A multivariate analysis of reasons for failed dilation determined long, cervical, and multiple esophageal strictures with inability to pass guidewire as major risk factors; this was in addition to Grade 4 dysphagia and delayed presentation found in univariate analyses.[1] We applaud the findings but would also recommend additions. Google Scholar OpenURL Placeholder Text WorldCat 2 Biswas R S, Ray D. Outcomes of the management of corrosive injuries of the upper digestive tract in a tertiary care center. [Extracted from the article]