Bozdemir, M. N.Yildiz, M.Seyhanli, E. S.Gurbuz, S.Kilicaslan, I.Karlidag, T.2020-03-262020-03-2620110960-3271https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0960327111407230https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/26664Although ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) is rare, it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. This paper reports the first such case from Turkey in which a 70-year-old man unintentionally ingested MEKP in his kitchen. The patient was brought into the emergency department (ED) within I hour of ingestion, with the symptoms of sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting. Visual examination of the oropharynx revealed minor burns and uvular edema. A laryngoscope examination performed in the ED showed superficial mucosal injury with edema of the oropharynx, uvula, posterior pharynx, epiglottis, arytenoids and vocal cords. Lateral cervical radiography revealed a narrowing of airway due to a thickened epiglottis. After the diagnostic evaluation was completed, the patient was admitted to the gastroenterology intensive care unit for monitoring of adverse reactions. During follow-up, the patient made an uneventful recovery. Ingestion of MEKP generally results from accidental ingestion from a container. Therefore, these containers should be kept in safe places. In addition, the priority following the ingestion of MEKP should be given to maintain open and adequate airway in the ED.en10.1177/0960327111407230info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessmethyl ethyl ketone peroxidepoisoninglaryngoscopeedema of vocal cordsArticle30122002200621508070Q2WOS:000296893000016Q3