Emphysematous gastritis

Last revised by Dr Sim Lavares on 16 Jul 2020

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Citation:

Gaillard F, Lavares D, Knipe H, et al. Emphysematous gastritis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-21413

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-21413

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/21413?iframe=true

rID:

21413

Article created:

20 Jan 2013, Frank Gaillard ◉ ◈

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At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

16 Jul 2020, Dr Sim Lavares

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At the time the article was last revised Dr Sim Lavares had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

4 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Gastrointestinal

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cases, refs

Emphysematous gastritis is a cause of gastric emphysema. It is a form of phlegmonous gastritis caused by gas-producing organisms ³. In this condition, microorganisms (e.g. Escherichia coli, Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium welchii, or mixed infections with Staphylococcus aureus) produce the gas, which is identified within the stomach wall ³. It is an uncommon entity with a high mortality rate.

Most cases are brought about by caustic ingestion, alcohol abuse, surgery, trauma, or ischemia ³.

Radiographic features

Imaging appearances are similar and essentially indistinguishable to other causes of gas within the stomach wall; please refer to gastric emphysema.

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