Title of article :
Intestinal Obstruction in Acute Inhalational Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate Gas Toxicity
Author/Authors :
Shadnia, S shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Toxicological Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital Poison Center, Faculty of Medicine - Clinical Toxicology Department, تهران, ايران , Ahmadimanesh, M tehran university of medical sciences tums - School of Medicine - Pharmacology Department, تهران, ايران , Ghazi-Khansari, M tehran university of medical sciences tums - School of Medicine - Pharmacology Department, تهران, ايران , Zamani, N shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Toxicological Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital Poison Center, Faculty of Medicine - Clinical Toxicology Department, تهران, ايران
Abstract :
The isocyanates are widely used as precursors of polyurethane products, as well as carbamate insecticides. Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate (TDI) is one of the most important commercially used isocyanates. Humans may be exposed to TDI by inhalation, ingestion, dermal and eye contact. TDI is a powerful irritant to the mucosal membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts, eyes and the skin. Pulmonary manifestations, especially occupational asthma, are the predominant manifestations after TDI toxicity. Herein, we present intestinal obstruction as an extraordinary manifestation of acute TDI toxicity after occupational exposure. TDI toxicity may cause intestinal obstruction.
Keywords :
Intestinal obstruction , Toluene 2,4 diisocyanate , Intestinal obstruction , General surgery , Toxicity
Journal title :
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (IJOEM)
Journal title :
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (IJOEM)
