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case_images: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) image showing multiple active gastric ulcers were observed in the antrum.
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case_images: During the upper GI endoscopy to evaluate GI bleeding, multiple active gastric ulcers were observed in the antrum (Fig. 1).
case_images: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) image showing a mucosal laceration and a hole suspected to be a perforation were found on the lesser curvature side of the body.
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case_images: Hemostasis was achieved by applying hemoclips to the exposed blood vessels (Fig. 2).
case_images: Axial (a) and coronal (b) views of computed tomography (CT) scan show free air in the abdominal cavity. Leakage of air from the stomach is evident with both CT views.
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case_images: In the abdominal computed tomography scan, pneumoperitoneum was observed within the abdominal cavity, and it was noted that free air was escaping into the abdominal cavity from around the high body area (Fig. 3a, b).
case_images: Endoscopic finding during follow-up. Two months later, the perforation site was completely healed.
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case_images: During the endoscopy performed 2 months later, the perforation site was completely healed (Fig. 4), and the patient has been under further observation without additional bleeding.