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©2013 UpToDate ® Print Email Alkali injury to the esophagus Endoscopic appearance of caustic esophageal injury 24 hours after intentional ingestion of battery fluid (alkali) A: Proximal esophagus with superficial ulcers, bleeding and exudates (grade 2A) B: Distal esophagus with circumeferential ulcers and exudates (grade 2B) C: Gastric antrum with extensive necrosis and ulceration (grade 3B) D: Duodenum with mucosal edema and hyperemia (grade 1). Courtesy of George Triadafilopoulos, MD.