Gastric necrosis from blunt abdominal trauma.
Two patients with ischemic necrosis of a portion of the gastric wall resulting from blunt abdominal trauma are reported. This gastric injury results from avulsion of the mesentery from the injured area or from a shearing force. Careful inspection of the stomach during exploration is emphasized and gastrotomy advocated if injury is suspected. Treatment consists of resection of the ischemic portion of the stomach.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*