title: Conservative management of gastric rupture following scuba diving.
abstract: Gastric rupture is an uncommon surgical problem which normally presents with an acute abdomen and peritonism. An unusual case following underwater ascent and its conservative management is presented.
authors.affiliation: Directorate of Imaging, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Roobottom
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Bryson
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography