Stomach rupture following ingestion of sodium bicarbonate.
Spontaneous rupture of the stomach is an uncommon condition with a usually poor prognosis. The rupture occurs as a result of a closed loop obstruction with increased pressure against the stomach wall. A case of stomach rupture occurring after hyperdistention of the stomach following ingestion of sodium bicarbonate is described and the pathophysiological mechanism is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D012964:Sodium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery
D001639:Bicarbonates; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D012964:Sodium