Almskog B A, Angerås U J, Falk A B, Hall-Angerås M
Department of Surgery, Ostra Sjukhuset, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Acta Chir Scand. 1988 Sep;154(9):543-5.
Three cases of overdistension and rupture of the stomach complicating bleeding ulcer are reported. Despite early surgery two of the patients died of multiorgan failure and rebleeding. The pathogenesis, clinical picture and treatment of this rare condition are discussed. The literature is reviewed.