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Review
. 1996 Oct;23(3):211-3.
doi: 10.1097/00004836-199610000-00011.

Emphysema of the stomach: a roentgenologic alarm. Report of a case and review of the literature

A Rosen  1 , D Ariely, E Sorin, A Czerniak
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Review

Emphysema of the stomach: a roentgenologic alarm. Report of a case and review of the literature

A Rosen et al. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1996 Oct.

Abstract

Air within the wall of the stomach is an extremely rare situation with an obscure etiology and a high mortality (43%); only 49 cases have previously been reported in the English language. We present another case, review the relevant literature, and discuss possible-etiologies and treatment.

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