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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Emphysematous esophagitis is an extremely rare condition with limited documented cases.
  • Emphysematous gastritis also presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

Observation:

  • A case of emphysematous esophagitis and gastritis with complete gastric and esophageal wall involvement at diagnosis is presented.
  • The patient underwent two surgical interventions for gastric perforation, both treated with primary closure.

Findings:

  • Post-operative recovery was satisfactory despite extensive disease and gastric perforation.
  • Conservative management principles, similar to those for emphysematous gastritis, are deemed safe and effective.

Implications:

  • This case suggests that a conservative surgical approach can be successful in managing severe emphysematous esophago-gastritis.
  • The findings support applying established emphysematous gastritis treatment protocols to similar esophageal conditions.