Emphysematous gastritis: Case report and literature review

Authors: Shipman, Peter J; Drury, Paul

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 45, Number 1, February 2001 , pp. 64-66(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

SUMMARY

Emphysematous gastritis is a rare form of gastritis that results from infection of the stomach wall by gas-forming organisms. Diagnosis of this commonly fatal condition rests on radiological demonstration of gas within the stomach wall. This can be observed on plain radiographs or CT scans of the abdomen. Only by prompt diagnosis and treatment can mortality be avoided. A new case of empysematous gastritis, diagnosed on CT scan by the demonstration of both intramural and portal venous gas, is presented and the literature is reviewed.

Keywords: computed tomography; emphysematous gastritis

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1673.2001.00878.x

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