Empysematous gastritis--a case report with literature review.
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چکیده
Emphysematous gastritis is a condition characterized by gas within the wall of the stomach and associated, systemic toxicity. We are reporting to our knowledge the first case of emphysematous gastritis in a 76 year old female from Islamabad, Pakistan. She was admitted with five day history of upper abdominal discomfort and vomiting. Diagnosis of emphysematous gastritis was made on CT scan. She was treated successfully with conservative management including IV antibiotics and few sessions of dialysis, and was discharged home within two weeks.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 56 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006