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We report a case of severe corrosive gastritis caused by alkali ingestion, which was successfully treated by laparoscopic gastrectomy. A 38-year-old Japanese woman attempted suicide by ingesting Drano. She was treated conservatively for 3 months, but severe stenosis of the antrum secondary to scarification resulted in outlet obstruction. A Billroth I distal gastrectomy was performed through a laparoscopy-assisted approach. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was discharged on the 13th day after her operation. She was subsequently able to tolerate a normal diet, gained weight, and is now emotionally stable.
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Kanyama, Y., Fujiwara, M., Kodera, Y. et al. Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy for Severe Corrosive Gastritis: Report of a Case. Surg Today 33, 937–939 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-003-2603-6
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