Acute Massive Gastric Dialation—A Case Report - International Journal of Clinical Medicine

IJCM > Vol.6 No.6, June 2015

Acute Massive Gastric Dialation—A Case Report (Short Report)

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DOI: 10.4236/ijcm.2015.66053 3,604 Downloads 4,910 Views

Author(s)

Kiran Kumar^*, Rifah Anwar Assadi, Mohammed Khalid, Mohammed Hamdy Ibrahim, Himanshi Singh, Sonia Lamichhane, Shaikh Altaf Basha

Affiliation(s)

Department of Internal Medicine, GMC Hospital and Research Centre, Ajman, UAE.

ABSTRACT

Acute gastric dilation leading to ischemia of the stomach is an underdiagnosed condition and can be potentially fatal. It can occur in various medical and surgical conditions such as post operative state, trauma, anorexia, spinal abnormalities, diabetes mellitus and electrolyte imbalance. Without proper and timely diagnosis and treatment, gastric perforation and hemorrhage can occur. In this report, we present a case of acute massive gastric dilation in a settling of type II diabetes mellitus and urosepsis. We will also present a review of literature and management options for such condition. Our report highlights the need for high index of suspicion and early intervention to avoid life threatening complications.

KEYWORDS

Acute Gastric Dilatation, Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Gastric Distension

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Kumar, K. , Assadi, R. , Khalid, M. , Ibrahim, M. , Singh, H. , Lamichhane, S. and Basha, S. (2015) Acute Massive Gastric Dialation—A Case Report. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 6, 407-410. doi: 10.4236/ijcm.2015.66053.

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