J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2016 Dec;27(6):633-637. 10.0000/jksem.2016.27.6.633.

A Rare Case of Life-threatening Sudden-onset Spontaneous Gastric Perforation in a 13-Year-Old Boy

• Kwak H
• Kim JY
• Hwang EH
• Lee YJ
• Kim SH
• Hwang JY
• Park JH

• KMID: 2369051
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jksem.2016.27.6.633

Abstract

Spontaneous gastric perforation in a healthy child is extremely rare; however, its outcome can be life-threatening. Gastric perforation may be caused by inflammation, mechanical injury, ingestion, and vascular compromise. We report a rare case of gastric perforation with unfavorable results in a 13-year-old, previously healthy, boy. We conclude that acute gastric volvulus is a possible cause of gastric perforation in this case.

Keyword

Intestinal perforation; Stomach volvulus; Child

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Child
Eating
Humans
Inflammation
Intestinal Perforation
Male*
Stomach Volvulus