Role Of Conservative Management In Emphysematous Gastritis
Recommended Citation
BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-23-2018
Publication Title
BMJ Case Rep
Abstract
Emphysematous gastritis (EG) is a rare disease of the stomach that is caused by gas-forming bacteria, and it can be lethal. There have been60%. Early recognition and treatment through conservative management have been a popular and successful choice in today's medicine. Studies have shown that surgical intervention does not confer a statistical benefit on mortality in this condition. We present another case of EG in a 33-year-old woman who was successfully managed conservatively.
Medical Subject Headings
Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Conservative Treatment; Emphysema; Female; Fluid Therapy; Gastric Mucosa; Gastritis; Humans; Penicillanic Acid; Piperacillin; Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Vancomycin
PubMed ID
29477992
Volume
2018
