TITLE:
Acute Massive Gastric Dialation—A Case Report
AUTHORS:
Kiran Kumar, Rifah Anwar Assadi, Mohammed Khalid, Mohammed Hamdy Ibrahim, Himanshi Singh, Sonia Lamichhane, Shaikh Altaf Basha
KEYWORDS:
Acute Gastric Dilatation, Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Gastric Distension
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Vol.6 No.6,
June
17,
2015
ABSTRACT: Acute gastric dilation leading to ischemia of the stomach is an underdiagnosed condition and can be potentially fatal. It can occur in various medical and surgical conditions such as post operative state, trauma, anorexia, spinal abnormalities, diabetes mellitus and electrolyte imbalance. Without proper and timely diagnosis and treatment, gastric perforation and hemorrhage can occur. In this report, we present a case of acute massive gastric dilation in a settling of type II diabetes mellitus and urosepsis. We will also present a review of literature and management options for such condition. Our report highlights the need for high index of suspicion and early intervention to avoid life threatening complications.