Abstract
Emphysematous gastritis secondary to vaso-occlusive disease is a surgical emergency. It is a rare yet severe form of widespread phlegmonous gastritis. It is caused by corrosive ingestion, alcohol abuse, and on rare occasions, infections. The clinical presentation is diagnostic with supportive information from contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of the abdomen and gastroduodenoscopy. Here, we describe a case of emphysematous gastritis with spontaneous vaso-occlusive disease that was successfully managed without surgery.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 68-70 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-05-2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine