Le Journal médical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal
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Review Case Reports
Gastric pneumatosis as a manifestation of ischemic infarction of the stomach. Report of a case and review of the literature.
Gastric pneumatosis is a very rare entity, and of the hollow viscera, the stomach is the least often reported site for intramural gas. ⋯ Surgeons, internists and gastroenterologists should be aware of the possibility of gastric pneumatosis in some cases. Underlying disease are important to clarify in order to apply the adequate treatment.