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We report the case of an 18-year-old, mentally retarded boy who suffered acute abdominal symptoms and signs after eating a heavy meal. Laparotomy showed massive gastric dilatation with near-total infarction and perforation. Total gastrectomy and esophagojejunostomy were performed, but the patient died a few hours after the operation.
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Received: December 26, 2001 / Accepted: September 3, 2002
Reprint requests to: M. Turan, Inonu Muzesi Yani, K. Kazancilar Sok. No 1/4, 58070 Sivas, Turkey
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Turan, M., Şen, M., Canbay, E. et al. Gastric Necrosis and Perforation Caused by Acute Gastric Dilatation: Report of a Case. Surg Today 33, 302–304 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950300068
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950300068