Epidemiological Characteristics, Spectrum of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Injuries and Burden of Corrosive Intake Patients in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Islamabad

Objective: To investigate the epidemiology and spectrum of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract injuries, as well to assess burden Corrosive intake patients who presented an Islamabad tertiary care hospital.Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional.Place Duration Study: The study was carried out at Department Gastroenterology Pakistan Institute Medical Sciences, Islamabad, from January 2021 December 2021.Materials Methods: A retrospective descriptive department using patient records. After taking a thorough history, were admitted in hospital, which followed by physical examination, necessary investigations, initial emergency management. did not include any follow-up cases. ingestion induced tissue damage assessed via endoscopy Zargar’s classification. data analyzed SPSS version 26.Results: total number brought with corrosive during one year 74. There 45 females (60.81%) 29 male (39.19%). Age ranged 13 60 years (mean 27.01 ± 18.91) highest incidence age group 21-30 44.59 % 11-20 Group (28.28 %). 41 unmarried (55.41%), whereas 33 married (44.59 most common illiterate 46 (62.16%) confessed that they ingested substance intentionally while 28 (37.84 %) claimed it happened due accidental ingestion. Washroom cleaner found be commonly used Agent (90.54%). sites sustained injuries oropharynx oesophagus, duodenum least affected normal endoscopic examination majority (51.35 %).Conclusion: In developing countries, is major public health concern, high proportion suicidal ingestions. It particularly young people easy access washroom cleaners. seriousness this problem emphasises importance pursuing multidisciplinary solutions. addition, strict action stringent legislation governing bodies are required countries limit adults' unrestricted hazardous elements.