Perforation of the stomach due to trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11) ingestion.

Abstract	Accidental ingestion of trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11) by a healthy adult male resulted in necrosis and multiple perforations of the stomach. The patient recovered after surgical intervention, the excision of necrotic tissue and the reestablishment of gastrointestinal continuity. The freezing action of Freon 11 is postulated as the cause of tissue necrosis.
Authors	M Haj, Z Burstein, E Horn, B Stamler
Journal	Israel journal of medical sciences (Isr J Med Sci) Vol. 16 Issue 5 Pg. 392-4 (May 1980) ISSN: 0021-2180 [Print] Israel
PMID	7399868 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References	Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane
Topics	Adult Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane (poisoning) Gastrectomy Gastric Mucosa (pathology) Humans Male Necrosis Stomach Rupture (chemically induced, pathology, surgery)

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