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Emphysematous gastritis: case report and review.
A R Moosvi1, L D Saravolatz, D H Wong
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202.
Reviews of Infectious Diseases
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Emphysematous gastritis, a severe gastric condition, presents with inflammation and intramural gas, often linked to corrosive ingestion or alcohol abuse. This review highlights its high mortality rate and suggests antimicrobial therapy and surgery may improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Case Review
Background:
- Emphysematous gastritis is a rare but serious condition characterized by gastric wall inflammation, intramural gas, and systemic toxicity.
- Predisposing factors include corrosive substance ingestion (37%) and alcohol abuse (22%).