Acute dilatation of the stomach during general anaesthesia. A case report.
We describe a case of acute dilatation of the stomach which occurred during general anaesthesia for cataract extraction. This resulted in aspiration pneumonitis. We report the case because of its unexpected and sudden appearance. The presentation and management of this case is described, together with a review of the anaesthetic problems which may occur.
Kumar
C M
CM
Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Lawler
P G
PG
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D013271:Gastric Dilatation / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology*