Phlegmonous Gastritis Caused by Penetration of a Toothpick

Phlegmonous gastritis is a disease caused by a bacterial infection of the gastric wall. This condition is rare, but when it does occur, its prognosis appears to be poor. The underlying etiology is largely unknown, but an immunocompromised state is considered an important risk factor. An 85-year-old...

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Main Authors: Chang Bum Rim, Sun Moon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2020-03-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?uid=5558&vmd=Full&