1 MCQs in Medicine for NEET PG
A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department 8 hours after intentional ingestion of a corrosive drain cleaner (sodium hydroxide). On examination, he has drooling, hoarseness, and mild stridor. Urgent endoscopy is performed and reveals the appearance shown in the diagram. The structure marked **D** shows extensive circumferential black eschar with deep necrosis involving >75% of the esophageal circumference, consistent with Zargar Grade IIIB caustic esophagitis. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate management for this patient?
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