Suicidal ingestion of potassium permanganate

doi:10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2013.01.014

World Journal of Emergency Medicine ›› 2013, Vol. 4 ›› Issue (1): 73-74.doi: 10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2013.01.014

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Suicidal ingestion of potassium permanganate

Esin Korkut¹(), Ayhan Saritas², Yusuf Aydin³, Semih Korkut², Hayati Kandis², Davut Baltaci⁴

¹Gastroenterology Clinic, Duzce Public Hospital, Duzce, Turkey
²Department of Emergency Medicine, Duzce University School of Medicine, Duzce, Turkey
³Department of Internal Medicine, Duzce University School of Medicine, Duzce, Turkey
⁴Department of Family Medicine, Duzce University School of Medicine, Duzce, Turkey

Received:2012-10-21 Accepted:2013-01-19 Online:2013-03-15 Published:2013-03-15
Contact: Esin Korkut E-mail:esinkorkut@hotmail.com

Abstract

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Potassium permanganate is used clinically as an antiseptic and antifungal agent. Ingestion of potassium permanganate may result in damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract. Burns and ulceration of the mouth, esophagus and stomach occur due to its action. Emergency endoscopy is useful to assess the severity of damage and also to guide management.
METHODS: We reported a patient presenting to the emergency department after suicidal ingestion of potassium permanganate.
RESULTS: After treatment, the patient was discharged home on the 7th day after admission.
CONCLUSION: Early emergency endoscopy should be considered to determine the extent of upper gastrointestinal damage in the emergency department.

Key words: Emergency endoscopy, Gastric damage, Suicide, Potassium permanganate

Esin Korkut, Ayhan Saritas, Yusuf Aydin, Semih Korkut, Hayati Kandis, Davut Baltaci. Suicidal ingestion of potassium permanganate[J]. World Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2013, 4(1): 73-74.

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