[Gastric rupture and resuscitation maneuvers].

Abstract

Near drowning in a bathtub occurred to a 3 years 7 months old boy. He was resuscitated at home by the firemen before admission in hospital, where he presented coma, convulsions and a massive distension of the abdomen. Surgical procedure revealed a 3 cm long perforation on the smaller curvature, which was repaired. This aspect and the localisation of the rupture resemble those related to resuscitation procedures: oxygenotherapy by nasal catheter, external cardiac massage, mouth-to-mouth ventilation. The stomach is filled with air because inadequate position of the catheter. It also may be related to relaxation of crico-pharyngeal sphincter during anesthesia or coma.

• Authors: D Floret, I Melki, N Philibert, P Takvorian
• Journal: Pediatrie (Pediatrie) Vol. 42 Issue 2 Pg. 95-7 ( 1987) ISSN: 0031-4021 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Rupture gastrique et manoeuvres de ressuscitation.
• PMID: 3615143 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Humans
• Male
• Near Drowning (therapy)
• Resuscitation (adverse effects)
• Stomach Rupture (etiology, surgery)