Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 1

Gastric Rupture-an Uncommon Finding at Autopsy

  • Author:
  • Prathibha R Kulkarni1, Rajshekhar Myageri2,, Ambuj Jain3, C Basavaraja4, Raghavendra V Kottabagi5
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 134 to 136

1Assistant Professor, Department Forensic Medicine, SDM Medical College, Dharwad

2Assistant Professor, Department Forensic Medicine, GIMS, Gadag

3Demonstrator, Department Forensic Medicine, BPS Government Medical College for Women, Haryana

4Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, JJM Medical College, Davangere

5Professor and Head, Department Forensic Medicine, SDM Medical College, Dharwad

*Corresponding author: Dr Rajshekhar Myageri Assistant Professor, Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag. Permanent address-H. No.96, “Rajashree”, Subhas Nagar, Kusugal Road, Keshwapur, Hubli-580023, E-mail id-myagse@gmail.com

Online published on 2 January, 2016.

Abstract

Gastric rupture, an uncommon finding following blunt abdominal trauma is usually associated with other intra-abdominal injuries. We report such a case of gastric rupture associated with splenic laceration following blunt abdominal trauma. Autopsy revealed an uncommon site of rupture in the posterior wall of the stomach. Possible mechanisms responsible for gastric rupture have been discussed.

Keywords

Non-penetrating, Abdominal Injuries, Rupture, Lacerations, Spleen