Gastric Emphysema

Kh, Lin; Linn, Sandar; Lin, Aung Naing; Fuksbrumer, Moshe; Reddy, Madhavi

doi:10.33425/2639-9334.1005

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“…In this case, the patient developed complications like perforation, so surgical management is compulsory. The differential diagnosis for this condition should be distinguished from gastric emphysema, which is brought on by mechanical forces, including nasogastric (NG) tube insertion, emesis, alveolar leaks in COPD, chemotherapy-induced mucosal ischemia, pseudomonas infection, and appearance of a round gas bubble on radiographic imaging [ 6 ]. This condition also resembles cystic pneumatosis/cystic emphysema, in which the stomach wall will have many 1-2 mm gas-filled cysts.…”

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“…This condition also resembles cystic pneumatosis/cystic emphysema, in which the stomach wall will have many 1-2 mm gas-filled cysts. They typically begin with minor digestive problems [ 6 ], whereas intramural gas is seen in the stomach in cases of emphysematous gastritis [ 7 ].…”

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“…It has a mortality rate of 55-60% [ 4 , 5 ]. A computed tomography (CT) scan is used to diagnose this condition, where we can see intramural gas in the stomach [ 6 , 7 ]. Early diagnosis of emphysematous gastritis followed by surgical intervention will save the patient from going into multiorgan dysfunction.…”

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A rare illness known as emphysematous gastritis is caused by bacteria that produce gas, such as Clostridium perfringens and Escherichia coli. In gastric emphysema and emphysematous gastritis, gas can be observed within the stomach wall. Gastric emphysema should be distinguished from emphysematous gastritis. Radiological imaging features and clinical presentation are used to identify emphysematous gastritis. The imaging technique of choice for this condition is computed tomography (CT). Emphysematous gastritis has a high risk of morbidity and mortality; hence, early diagnosis and care are crucial. We discuss a case of pancreatitis with emphysematous gastritis in a male presenting to the general surgery department with abdominal pain and vomiting. The patient was advised to undergo an ultrasound and computed tomography for further evaluation.

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