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Stomach rupture following ingestion of sodium bicarbonate
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1986
Abstract:
Spontaneous rupture of the stomach is an uncommon condition with a usually poor prognosis. The rupture occurs as a result of a closed loop obstruction with increased pressure against the stomach wall. A case of stomach rupture occurring after hyperdistention of the stomach following ingestion of sodium bicarbonate is described and the pathophysiological mechanism is discussed.