Gastrectasia

Gastrectasis is a term used to describe gastric pathology that may be associated with genetic, functional and chronic factors. This condition can occur at any stage of life, but is most common in older people and women during menopause.

Gastrectasia is characterized by expansion of the stomach wall and changes in its structure. It can affect the entire wall or just a specific area. In some cases, gastrectasias may be accompanied by cell proliferation, which leads to the appearance of small formations on the inner surface of the stomach wall. These formations are known as stomach "pockets". This pathological transformation contributes to the formation of free chambers in the stomach cavity. For example, the appearance of pockets can lead to disruption of the removal of gastric juice and bile from the stomach cavity, which can trigger the development of ulcers and gastritis.

Gastrectation is a pathology of the stomach in which it significantly stretches and increases in size. Normally, the stomach has a certain elasticity, and is also capable of some stretching during normal operation. When the disease occurs, its walls become weak and its muscles and mucous membranes are stretched, as a result of which the stomach expands and takes on enormous