Emphysematous Gastritis: A Lethal Complication in a Patient With Pancreatitis

A rare illness known as emphysematous gastritis is caused by bacteria that produce gas, such as and . 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 a...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-12, Vol.14 (12), p.e32882
Main Authors: Nunna, Bhagyasri, Parihar, Pratap, Dhande, Rajasbala, Mishra, Gaurav, Gowda, Harshith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abdominal surgery
Case reports
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Colonoscopy
Cysts
Emphysema
Gallstones
General Surgery
Infections
Pancreas
Pancreatitis
Radiology
Stomach
Tomography
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Summary:A rare illness known as emphysematous gastritis is caused by bacteria that produce gas, such as and . 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.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.32882