Medical Definition of Emphysematous gastritis
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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 X-ray: linear small gas bubbles within grossly thickened wall, may be associated with gas in the portal vein prognosis: leads to cicatrical stenosis, 60-80% mortality
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Emphysematous Gastritis
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