Ischaemic gastritis and perforation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gastric perforation is a common general surgical emergency. Ischaemia of the stomach is uncommon due to its rich vascular supply, and is an uncommon cause of perforation. Minimal literature is available on the topic of ischaemic gastritis, with the few cases available linked to gastric dilation.

Presentation of case

A 52 year old lady presents with a syncopal episode, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and abdominal discomfort. A chest X-ray identified free subdiaphragmatic gas, and her examination revealed a peritonitic abdomen, prompting urgent surgical intervention. She was found to have ischaemic gastritis with multiple perforations along the greater curvature, necessitating a sleeve gastrectomy. Her post-operative course was stormy, requiring significant haemodynam

SUBMITTER: Chung D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8767231 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature