DUODENAL PERFORATION AFTER INGESTION OF ENO SALT
Dr. S.T. Ved Bhushan M.S., FAIS, Dr. Ajay Kale M.S. and *Dr. Aruna Bhushan
ABSTRACT
Eno salt is commonly used for gastric acidity and is available easily without prescription. We report a case of duodenal perforation after ingestion of Eno salt. Duodenal perforation is one of the common surgical emergencies managed at surgical hospitals. Duodenal perforation occurs secondary to peptic ulcer perforation, pre existing peptic ulcer and other causes are drug induced such as NSAIDs, steroids therapy and chemotherapeutic agents.
Keywords: Duodenal perforation, ENO-salt, adverse reaction, peritonitis.
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