Role Of Conservative Management In Emphysematous Gastritis. (23rd February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nemakayala, Divyesh Reddy; Rai, Manoj P; Rayamajhi, Supratik; Jafri, Syed-Mohammed
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-02-23
• Subjects: gastroenterology -- endoscopy -- stomach and duodenum -- surgery; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Emphysematous gastritis (EG) is a rare disease of the stomach that is caused by gas-forming bacteria, and it can be lethal. There have been <70 reported cases in the English literature of this disease which carries a mortality rate up to 60%. Early recognition and treatment through conservative management have been a popular and successful choice in today's medicine. Studies have shown that surgical intervention does not confer a statistical benefit on mortality in this condition. We present another case of EG in a 33-year-old woman who was successfully managed conservatively.