Tag: gastric perforation
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Diagnostic Dilemma: Liquid-Nitrogen Cocktails Can Cause Abrupt Stomach Rupture
Introduction In bars around the world, liquid nitrogen is used to create dramatic, smoky cocktails. Its cold temperature can add flair, but it also carries hidden risks when consumed. A recent case from Mexico involves a 34-year-old man who experienced an abrupt, severe stomach pain within seconds of drinking a smoky, nitrogen-infused beverage. The incident…
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Liquid-Nitrogen Cocktail Gone Wrong: A Stomach Popping Emergency in Mexico
Introduction In fast-paced nightlife scenes, dramatic cocktails using liquid nitrogen (LN2) are stunning spectacles. But they carry rare, serious risks when the gas released inside the stomach interacts with the organ’s contents. A recent diagnostic dilemma from Mexico highlights how rapidly a smoky LN2 cocktail can precipitate a life-threatening gastric event and the importance of…
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Diagnostic Dilemma: Liquid-Nitrogen Infused Cocktail Popped a Man’s Stomach Like a Balloon
Overview A startling medical case emerged from a Mexico City bar: a 34-year-old man experienced sudden, severe abdominal pain within seconds of drinking a smoky, liquid-nitrogen–infused cocktail. The dramatic onset, coupled with rapid deterioration in the emergency department, raised questions about the underlying pathophysiology, the differential diagnosis, and the most urgent management steps. This article…