title: Gastric emphysema simulating perforated hollow viscus: case report and review of literature.
abstract: Gastric emphysema is a benign condition in which air from non bacterial sources accumulate within the wall of the stomach. This pathology is usually associated with gastric and, or small bowel obstruction. A case report of gastric emphysema is presented, together with a pertinent review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mayagüez Medical Center, P.R. 00681.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ulloa Ramírez
authors.forename: V N
authors.initials: VN
authors.lastname: Ortiz Justiniano
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Soler Candelaria
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bolaños
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000150:complications