emphysematous gastritis

rare but severe form of widespread phlegmonous gastritis secondary to

mucosal disruption
ingestion of toxic/corrosive substances (most common)
alcohol abuse
trauma
gastric infarction
necrotizing enterocolitis
ulcer

X-ray:

linear small gas bubbles within grossly thickened wall
may be associated with gas in the portal vein

prognosis:

leads to cicatrical stenosis
60-80% mortality

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