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Person Survived From Swallowing A Pint Of Draino. What Are Its Long Term Effects?

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Question : If a person survived swollowing a pint of draino what are the long-term effects and treatments that someone might have to undergo to undue the dammage?
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Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bad prognosis

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Fortunately the person survived the suicide attempt. Unfortunately, the long term consequences are dire; the organ that is obviously most affected is the esophagus, and early on it leads to strictures, which are obstructions that prevent normal transit of food and need repeated dilatations; in many people,the problem becomes so severe that they need to get a gastrostomy tube for feedings. It has also been linked in the longer term with an increased risk of esophageal cancer.


Yours truly,

Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
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Person Survived From Swallowing A Pint Of Draino. What Are Its Long Term Effects?

Brief Answer:
Bad prognosis

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Fortunately the person survived the suicide attempt. Unfortunately, the long term consequences are dire; the organ that is obviously most affected is the esophagus, and early on it leads to strictures, which are obstructions that prevent normal transit of food and need repeated dilatations; in many people,the problem becomes so severe that they need to get a gastrostomy tube for feedings. It has also been linked in the longer term with an increased risk of esophageal cancer.


Yours truly,

Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN