Gastric emphysema simulating perforated hollow viscus: case report and review of literature
Ulloa Ramírez, S.A.; Ortiz Justiniano, V.N.; Soler Candelaria, E.; Bolaños, G.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 89(10-12): 200-202
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 9580384 Document Number: 701583
Gastric emphysema is a benign condition in which air from non bacterial sources accumulate within the wall of the stomach. This pathology is usually associated with gastric and, or small bowel obstruction. A case report of gastric emphysema is presented, together with a pertinent review of the literature.