Abstract
Chemical burn injuries of the gastrointestinal tract are devastating injuries requiring prompt identification and intervention. These injuries are most commonly due to ingestion of liquid alkali corrosives resulting in liquefaction necrosis of the alimentary tract. Chemical burn injuries to the rectum and colon due to corrosive enemas are quite rare. The determination of the extent of the injury and initiating the appropriate surgical treatment can be challenging. This case study illustrates the necessity of early surgical intervention when a caustic agent is introduced via enema to the rectum and colon.
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