Open AccessGastric pneumatosis in a patient with anorexia nervosa
Author(s) -
Nishioka Hiroaki
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4155
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , anorexia nervosa , disease , surgery , intensive care medicine , eating disorders , psychiatry
Gastric pneumatosis can be caused by mechanical force, pulmonary disease, bacterial infection, and ischemic condition. It can be managed conservatively, however, according to the etiology, surgery may be required.