Stomach Rupture as a Result of Gastrointestinal Barotrauma in a SCUBA Diver

A single case of operatively proven spontaneous rupture of a normal stomach secondary to diving barotrauma is reported. The rupture was linear and located along the lesser curvature, as described most commonly in adults. Possible mechanisms to explain the closed loop obstruction required to produce...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journal of trauma 1982-03, Vol.22 (3), p.238-240
Hauptverfasser:	CRAMER, FREDERICK S., HEIMBACH, RICHARD D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Barotrauma - complications Digestive System - injuries Diving Humans Male Rupture, Spontaneous Stomach Rupture - etiology
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