Table 2 Showing aetiology and number of victims
From: Chemical injuries of the oesophagus: aetiopathological issues in Nigeria
Aetiology | No of victims |
|---|---|
Acids | 43(55.1%) |
Alkali | 28 (35.9%) |
Drugs | 1 (1.3%) |
Peptic Strictures | 5 (6.4%) |
Unknown Substance | 1 (1.3%) |
Total | 78(100.0%) |