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emphysematous gastritis
rare but severe form of widespread phlegmonous gastritis secondary to
- mucosal disruption
- ingestion of toxic/corrosive substances (most common)
- alcohol abuse
- trauma
- gastric infarction
- necrotizing enterocolitis
- ulcer
- linear small gas bubbles within grossly thickened wall
- may be associated with gas in the portal vein
- leads to cicatrical stenosis
- 60-80% mortality
Yong H. Hahn, MD - 2 February 1995
Last updated: 1 October 2013
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