Conservative management of gastric rupture following scuba diving.
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.
Hunter
J D
JD
Directorate of Imaging, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
Roobottom
C A
CA
Bryson
P J
PJ
Brown
C
C
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