Gastric Outlet Obstruction as a Result of an Inguinal Hernia
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 79-year-old male with gastric outlet obstruction resulting from a stomach herniation through a large left inguinal hernia. Discussion: Stomach-containing inguinal hernias are a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction. Treatment options range from conservati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8sc6j07f |
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| Summary: | Case Presentation: We present a case of a 79-year-old male with gastric outlet obstruction resulting from a stomach herniation through a large left inguinal hernia. Discussion: Stomach-containing inguinal hernias are a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction. Treatment options range from conservative to surgical management. Once identified with imaging, prompt treatment should be initiated to prevent incarceration, strangulation, and gastric necrosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2474-252X |