Abstract
Acute gastric dilation after binge eating may lead to ischaemic necrosis and perforation of the gastric wall. Though rarely seen owing to the rich blood supply of the stomach, its sequelae may be avoided by prompt decompression of the dilated stomach. We present such a case heretofore rarely reported from India.
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