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Published on: September 22, 2023
Acute gastric dilatation after dietary violation
María Del Moral Martínez1, María Del Pilar Martínez Tirado2, Carmelo Diéguez Castillo1
1UGC Aparato Digestivo, H.U. San Cecilio, Granada, España.
Abstract:
Acute gastric dilatation is a rare disease for which an early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in order to avoid potential serious complications. We present the case report of a woman with acute gastric dilatation after dietary violation.
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