ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

Accidental ingestion of corrosive materials is very common in childhood and a serious public health problem in our country. Most cases are happening as a result of accidental ingestion of corrosive materials from unlabeled containers In this report, a 5-year-old boy is presented with esophageal and gastric burn due to the ingestion of a substance used to prepare pickles that known as spirit vinegar among the people. So, it is aimed to draw attention about spirit vinegar which is a product that parents do not see as dangerous due to its use in making pickle.