Acute dilatation of stomach is not managed by –
Correct Answer: Surgery
Description: • This condition usually occurs in association with pyloroduodenal disorders or after surgery without nasogastric suction.
• The stomach, which may also be atonic, dilates enormously.
• Often the patient is also dehydrated and has electrolyte disturbances.
• Failure to treat this condition can result in a sudden massive vomit with aspiration into the lungs.
Treatment:
• Nasogastric suction with a large-bore tube, fluid replacement and treatment of the underlying condition.
Category:
Surgery
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