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Gastric dilatation

MedGen UID:
11602
•Concept ID:
C0038353
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Dilatation, Gastric; Dilatation, Stomach; Dilation, Gastric; Dilation, Stomach; Gastric Dilatation; Gastric Dilation; Stomach Dilatation; Stomach Dilation
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0002569

Definition

Abnormal distention of the stomach due to accumulation of gastric contents that may reach 10 to 15 liters. Gastric dilatation may be the result of gastric outlet obstruction; ileus; gastroparesis; or denervation. [from MONDO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVGastric dilatation

Professional guidelines

PubMed

The Carle-Illinois (Urbana, Illinois USA) Treatment Protocol for Law Enforcement K9s: Guidelines for Emergency Medical Services.
Mitek AE, McMichael MA, Weir WB, Smith MJ, Schneider DC
Prehosp Disaster Med 2019 Aug;34(4):428-437. Epub 2019 Jun 27 doi: 10.1017/S1049023X19004448. PMID: 31244452
Rare medical manifestations of severe restricting and purging: "Zebras," missed diagnoses, and best practices.
Gaudiani JL, Mehler PS
Int J Eat Disord 2016 Mar;49(3):331-44. Epub 2015 Nov 23 doi: 10.1002/eat.22475. PMID: 26592986
Management of decompensated diabetes. Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome.
Magee MF, Bhatt BA
Crit Care Clin 2001 Jan;17(1):75-106. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0704(05)70153-6. PMID: 11219236

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Massive Gastric Dilatation and Multi-Organ Ischemia Due to Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Rare Case Report.
Hideya I, Abe Y, Endo T
Am J Case Rep 2023 Sep 14;24:e940910. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.940910. PMID: 37705230Free PMC Article
Gastric dilatation in patients with restrictive eating disorders.
Gibson D, Watters A, Dee E, Mehler PS
Int J Eat Disord 2022 Dec;55(12):1853-1858. Epub 2022 Oct 26 doi: 10.1002/eat.23839. PMID: 36285773
Dilatation of Sleeve Gastrectomy: Myth or Reality?
Disse E, Pasquer A, Pelascini E, Valette PJ, Betry C, Laville M, Gouillat C, Robert M
Obes Surg 2017 Jan;27(1):30-37. doi: 10.1007/s11695-016-2261-6. PMID: 27334645
Gastrointestinal complications associated with anorexia nervosa: A systematic review.
Norris ML, Harrison ME, Isserlin L, Robinson A, Feder S, Sampson M
Int J Eat Disord 2016 Mar;49(3):216-37. Epub 2015 Sep 26 doi: 10.1002/eat.22462. PMID: 26407541
Gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders in patients with eating disorders.
Sato Y, Fukudo S
Clin J Gastroenterol 2015 Oct;8(5):255-63. Epub 2015 Oct 26 doi: 10.1007/s12328-015-0611-x. PMID: 26499370

Diagnosis

Gastric dilatation in patients with restrictive eating disorders.
Gibson D, Watters A, Dee E, Mehler PS
Int J Eat Disord 2022 Dec;55(12):1853-1858. Epub 2022 Oct 26 doi: 10.1002/eat.23839. PMID: 36285773
Prenatal imaging features and perinatal outcomes of foetal volvulus-A literature review.
Shen AW, Kothari A, Flint A, Kumar S
Prenat Diagn 2022 Feb;42(2):192-200. Epub 2022 Jan 4 doi: 10.1002/pd.6083. PMID: 34981841
Workup and Management of Bloating.
Kamboj AK, Oxentenko AS
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018 Jul;16(7):1030-1033. Epub 2018 Jan 3 doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.12.046. PMID: 29306037
Prenatal Risk Factors and Outcomes in Gastroschisis: A Meta-Analysis.
D'Antonio F, Virgone C, Rizzo G, Khalil A, Baud D, Cohen-Overbeek TE, Kuleva M, Salomon LJ, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Giuliani S
Pediatrics 2015 Jul;136(1):e159-69. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0017. PMID: 26122809
ACUTE GASTRIC DILATATION.
WEKSELMAN RJ, SKORYNA SC, WEBSTER DR
Gastroenterologia 1963;100:7-18. doi: 10.1159/000202341. PMID: 14050797

Therapy

Colloid gastric emptying with SPECT-CT after oesophagectomy.
Gill SM, Razi M
J Pak Med Assoc 2023 May;73(5):1140-1145. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.23-38. PMID: 37218256
One anastomosis gastric bypass: key technical features, and prevention and management of procedure-specific complications.
Mahawar KK, Parmar C, Graham Y
Minerva Chir 2019 Apr;74(2):126-136. Epub 2018 Jul 18 doi: 10.23736/S0026-4733.18.07844-6. PMID: 30019880
Limiting Gastric Inflation.
Barnes TA, Ward JJ
Respir Care 2018 May;63(5):635-636. doi: 10.4187/respcare.06239. PMID: 29703796
Gastrointestinal complications associated with anorexia nervosa: A systematic review.
Norris ML, Harrison ME, Isserlin L, Robinson A, Feder S, Sampson M
Int J Eat Disord 2016 Mar;49(3):216-37. Epub 2015 Sep 26 doi: 10.1002/eat.22462. PMID: 26407541
The reporting of gastric band slip and related complications; a review of the literature.
Egan RJ, Monkhouse SJ, Meredith HE, Bates SE, Morgan JD, Norton SA
Obes Surg 2011 Aug;21(8):1280-8. doi: 10.1007/s11695-010-0344-3. PMID: 21184201

Prognosis

Prenatal imaging features and perinatal outcomes of foetal volvulus-A literature review.
Shen AW, Kothari A, Flint A, Kumar S
Prenat Diagn 2022 Feb;42(2):192-200. Epub 2022 Jan 4 doi: 10.1002/pd.6083. PMID: 34981841
Extensive gastric necrosis secondary to acute gastric dilatation: A case report.
Murakami C, Irie W, Sasaki C, Nakamaru N, Sakamoto M, Nagato J, Satoh F
Leg Med (Tokyo) 2019 Feb;36:85-88. Epub 2018 Nov 13 doi: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2018.11.007. PMID: 30448603
Dilatation of Sleeve Gastrectomy: Myth or Reality?
Disse E, Pasquer A, Pelascini E, Valette PJ, Betry C, Laville M, Gouillat C, Robert M
Obes Surg 2017 Jan;27(1):30-37. doi: 10.1007/s11695-016-2261-6. PMID: 27334645
Prenatal Risk Factors and Outcomes in Gastroschisis: A Meta-Analysis.
D'Antonio F, Virgone C, Rizzo G, Khalil A, Baud D, Cohen-Overbeek TE, Kuleva M, Salomon LJ, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Giuliani S
Pediatrics 2015 Jul;136(1):e159-69. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0017. PMID: 26122809
Gastric distension.
Cheng CS, Hack J
Aust Fam Physician 2012 Aug;41(8):599-600. PMID: 23145401

Clinical prediction guides

Acute gastric dilatation with segmented abdominal paresis as a rare manifestation of herpes zoster: a case report and review of the literature.
Yagyu T, Yakami Y, Bando T
J Med Case Rep 2024 Apr 8;18(1):165. doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04487-2. PMID: 38584287Free PMC Article
Development of a prenatal clinical care pathway for uncomplicated gastroschisis and literature review.
Chabra S, Peterson SE, Cheng EY
J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2021;14(1):75-83. doi: 10.3233/NPM-190277. PMID: 32145003
Dilatation of Sleeve Gastrectomy: Myth or Reality?
Disse E, Pasquer A, Pelascini E, Valette PJ, Betry C, Laville M, Gouillat C, Robert M
Obes Surg 2017 Jan;27(1):30-37. doi: 10.1007/s11695-016-2261-6. PMID: 27334645
Prenatal Risk Factors and Outcomes in Gastroschisis: A Meta-Analysis.
D'Antonio F, Virgone C, Rizzo G, Khalil A, Baud D, Cohen-Overbeek TE, Kuleva M, Salomon LJ, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Giuliani S
Pediatrics 2015 Jul;136(1):e159-69. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0017. PMID: 26122809
A review of the gastroprotective effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe).
Haniadka R, Saldanha E, Sunita V, Palatty PL, Fayad R, Baliga MS
Food Funct 2013 Jun;4(6):845-55. Epub 2013 Apr 24 doi: 10.1039/c3fo30337c. PMID: 23612703

Recent systematic reviews

Gastrointestinal complications associated with anorexia nervosa: A systematic review.
Norris ML, Harrison ME, Isserlin L, Robinson A, Feder S, Sampson M
Int J Eat Disord 2016 Mar;49(3):216-37. Epub 2015 Sep 26 doi: 10.1002/eat.22462. PMID: 26407541

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