OTHER GASTRIC CONDITIONS Acute gastric dilatation

OTHER GASTRIC CONDITIONS Acute gastric dilatation

This condition usually occurs in association with pyloroduo denal disorders or following abdominal surgery . The stomach dilates enormously . The patient may be dehydrated and have electrolyte disturbances. Failure to treat can r esult in a sudden vomit with aspiration into the lungs. Treatment is nasogastric suction with a large-bore tube, fluid replacement and treatment of the underlying condition.