Spontaneous Resolution of Emphysematous Gastritis with Vaso-occlusive Disease–A Case Report
- Author:
Rajesh Nair
;
Saurabh Aagrawal
;
Bhavna Nayal
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
gastritis coeliac plexus;
hepatic insufficiency;
splenic infarction
- MeSH:
Hepatic Insufficiency
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2013;20(3):68-70
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Emphysematous gastritis secondary to vaso-occlusive disease is a surgical emergency. It is a rare yet severe form of widespread phlegmonous gastritis. It is caused by corrosive ingestion, alcohol abuse, and on rare occasions, infections. The clinical presentation is diagnostic with supportive information from contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of the abdomen and gastroduodenoscopy. Here, we describe a case of emphysematous gastritis with spontaneous vaso-occlusive disease that was successfully managed without surgery.
