Emphysematous Gastritis

Emphysematous gastritis is a life-threatening diagnosis with high rate of mortality. It is a rare infection of the gastric and bowel wall caused by gas-forming bacteria, such as Klebsiella, Escherichia coli, and bacteria. In typical cases, gas is seen along the lining of the stomach wall in a nonlinear fashion on a computed tomography scan. Alcoholic, diabetic, and immunosuppressed patients are at highest risk. Symptoms are nonspecific. Many patients present with advanced presentation. Early diagnosis and aggressive management are key.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Visual Diagnosis in Emergency Medicine Source Type: research