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Massive gastric distension due to bulimia nervosa: a hotpot emergency
Acute massive gastric distension is a rare but potentially life-threatening surgical complication of bulimia nervosa. This results from repeated binge eating and is likely compounded by increased gastric compliance and delayed gastric emptying. We describe a case of acute massive gastric distension...
| Autores principales: | , , , , |
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9381299/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35983501 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjac193 |
| Sumario: | Acute massive gastric distension is a rare but potentially life-threatening surgical complication of bulimia nervosa. This results from repeated binge eating and is likely compounded by increased gastric compliance and delayed gastric emptying. We describe a case of acute massive gastric distension in a 26-year-old female with undiagnosed bulimia nervosa who underwent a laparotomy and anterior gastrotomy after failed conservative measures for gastric decompression. It highlights the importance of early recognition of a potentially life-threatening condition and that a multi-disciplinary approach is necessary to prevent the recurrence and morbidity associated with it. |
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