Acute Gastric Dilatation Resulting in Gastric Emphysema Following Postpartum Hemorrhage. (24th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Suhail Aslam; Boko, Edmond; Khookhar, Haseeb Anwar; Woods, Sheila; Nasr, A. H.
• Other Names: Foroulis C. Academic Editor.; Nikfarjam M. Academic Editor.; Rangarajan M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-04-24
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/230629
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Acute gastric dilatation is a rare entity, with varying aetiologies the majority of which are benign. Delay in diagnosis and treatment could result in sequelae such as gastric emphysema (pneumatosis), emphysematous gastritis, gangrene, and perforation. Gastric emphysema as a result of a benign nongangrenous condition such as gastroparesis, adynamic ileus can be successfully managed conservatively. Here, we present an interesting case of acute gastric dilatation resulting in gastric emphysema following massive postpartum hemorrhage.