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A flow chart of the timeline from ethylene oxide exposure to the first hospital visit.
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The patient then presented to a nearby hospital (Fig. 1).
Chemical burns on the digits and dorsum of the right foot 1 day postexposure.
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However, the patient appeared acutely ill at presentation and had subcutaneous tissue damage on the right dorsum of the foot and digits, with severe redness and dark pink dermal surfaces, serosanguineous exudates, blisters, and desquamation (Fig. 2).
Dorsal surface of the right foot 9 months postexposure.
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Normal skin was restored without any defects, and at the 9-month follow-up, there were no notable findings in the area other than hyperpigmentation (Fig. 3).