Caustic ingestion in children is usually accidental ^1,2,5. Corrosive esophagitis can cause esophageal perforation, fistulas, stricture formation in the esophagus, stomach lesions, and may progress to the development of esophageal carcinoma ^1-5.

The barium contrast studies provide essential information regarding the location, number, length, and tightness of the esophageal strictures ^3,5. This case illustrates the typical radiological features of long segment esophageal stenosis in a boy who had ingested a caustic substance some years before.

Case courtesy

• Rennah Gonçalves, MD - PGY-1, Radiology Resident, Department of Radiology
• Antonio Rodrigues de Aguiar Neto, MD - Radiologist, Department of Radiology
•  Hospital da Restauração – Recife, PE – Brazil