Phlegmonous Gastritis after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Introduction

Phlegmonous gastritis is a rare complication of endoscopic procedures, or may occur in the fetus [1]. Two cases have been reported: one followed India ink marking and the other followed polypectomy [2] [3]. Several conditions can predispose to the development of phlegmonous gastritis, including conditions associated with reduced immune response, gastrointestinal bleeding, and abdominal surgery [4] [5]. We encountered a case of phlegmonous gastritis and report it here because of its rarity.

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