Gastric micropneumatosis: endoscopic and histologic findings/case report/

Gastric micropneumatosis is a rare disorder caused by accumulation of air bubbles within the gastric mucous membrane. The etiology is controversial, it may be caused by gas-forming organisms or more frequently by non-infectious factors. Predisposing factors include ingestion of caustic or corrosive substances, alcohol intoxication, most cases are associated with trauma, prior gastroscopy, gastric outlet or small bowel obstruction, rupture of pulmonary bullae, or portomesenterical ischaemia. A 69 years old patient taking clopidogrel with the history of general arteriosclerosis and cerebral infarct was admitted to…