title: CT of emphysematous gastritis.
abstract: Emphysematous gastritis is a serious, often fatal condition. It is the result of destruction of the mucosal membrane with subsequent bacterial invasion of the stomach. We have encountered two cases at CT. Recognition is important since early intervention may be lifesaving.
authors.affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Division of Imaging, Little Rock 72205.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Harper
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Angtuaco
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005740:Gases / Q000009:adverse effects; D005756:Gastritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D005740:Gases