Iatrogenic Perforation of Stomach - A Case Report

Authors

  • M.D. Nithin Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology J.S.S University, J.S.S.Medical College. Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar Bannimantap, Mysore – 570015, Karnataka
  • R.M. Marigoudar Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology J.S.S University, J.S.S.Medical College. Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar Bannimantap, Mysore – 570015, Karnataka
  • S. Rani Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology J.S.S University, J.S.S.Medical College. Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar Bannimantap, Mysore – 570015, Karnataka
  • L.R. Johnson Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology J.S.S University, J.S.S.Medical College. Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar Bannimantap, Mysore – 570015, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v13i2.16795

Keywords:

Ewald’s tube, gastric lavage, iatrogenic, unqualified person, unwarranted

Abstract

Gastric lavage is a routine procedure done in many cases of poisoning and it has been advocated by many as a lifesaving procedure. There may be some instances, where it might be unnecessary, ineffective or even detrimental to life. A 35 year old man walked into a casualty, 2 hours after having ingested 15 benzodiazepine tablets. Lavage was done by an unqualified person using Ewald’s tube, leading to iatrogenic perforation. The unwarranted use of the procedure proved to be fatal.

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Published

2017-02-25

How to Cite

Nithin, M., Marigoudar, R., Rani, S., & Johnson, L. (2017). Iatrogenic Perforation of Stomach - A Case Report. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 13(2), 175–177. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v13i2.16795

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Case Reports