Isolated emphysematous gastritis in an infant.
A case of isolated emphysematous gastritis in a full-term infant, which is the fifth so far in the medical literature, is described. Predisposing factors, mode of treatment, and sequelae differ from the rare adult form of this disease. Of special interest are malnutrition as a predisposing factor in the development of this disease in infants and the very important role of intravenous hyperalimentation in its successful treatment.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005756:Gastritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents