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Stomach rupture associated with physical struggle in a child
1Children's Medical Center, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1996
Summary
A 5-year-old girl survived a rare spontaneous stomach rupture caused by vigorous resistance against medical care. Successful treatment involved surgical repair of the perforation and intensive postoperative care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Background:
- Spontaneous gastric perforation is a rare but life-threatening condition in children.
- Gastric distension with fluid and air can increase the risk of rupture.