Spontaneous rupture of the stomach.
A case of spontaneous rupture of the stomach associated with perforation of the diaphragm is reported. Spontaneous rupture of the stomach is a rare but fatal condition. The pathophysiologic features, clinical manifestations, and treatment are discussed.
D003964:Diaphragm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013270:Stomach / Q000473:pathology; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology