Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	114327
Country	India

Category	Emergency Medicine
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Optimizing triage in acute caustic ingestion: Choosing between endoscopy and computed tomography
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Anupam K Singh, Chhagan L Birda and Rakesh Kochhar
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Corresponding Author	Rakesh Kochhar, DM, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Paras Hospital, F-Block Ground Floor, Panchkula 134109, India. dr_kochhar@hotmail.com
Key Words	Caustic injury; Corrosive injury; Endoscopy; Imaging; Esophagus; Stomach
Core Tip	Endoscopy best assesses mucosal injury, but it cannot reliably evaluate transmural or extra-luminal complications. Computed tomography provides complementary cross-sectional information, identifying necrosis, perforation, and mediastinal or peritoneal involvement, and is especially valuable when endoscopy is contraindicated or inconclusive. Together, they provide a comprehensive evaluation that improves risk stratification and guides management in acute caustic ingestion.
Citation	Singh AK, Birda CL, Kochhar R. Optimizing triage in acute caustic ingestion: Choosing between endoscopy and computed tomography. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2025-09-18 02:34
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-18 02:34
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-31 08:32
Return for Revision	2025-10-31 08:32
Revised	2025-11-17 13:07
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-06 02:48
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 09:00
Articles in Press	2026-01-06 09:00
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