Spontaneous gastric rupture after Sodium Bicarbonate consumption: A case report

Radiography (Lond). 2017 Aug;23(3):e62-e64. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2017.03.019. Epub 2017 Apr 8.

Abstract

Spontaneous gastric rupture is a rare condition however a prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary to decrease mortality and morbidity. We report a case of stomach rupture after the ingestion of Sodium Bicarbonate (SB); imaging findings with a brief review of the literature are presented.

Keywords: Contrast media enhanced computed tomography; Gastric rupture; Sodium Bicarbonate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gastrectomy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Lavage
  • Sodium Bicarbonate / poisoning*
  • Stomach Rupture / chemically induced*
  • Stomach Rupture / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach Rupture / surgery

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Sodium Bicarbonate