Stomach Within a Large Inguinal Hernia

Cureus. 2022 May 6;14(5):e24783. doi: 10.7759/cureus.24783. eCollection 2022 May.

Abstract

We are reporting a case of massively enlarged left inguinal hernia containing the stomach and presenting with coffee ground emesis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) identified a non-ischemic stomach with three small gastric ulcers. The patient opted for non-surgical management.

Keywords: dilated stomach; esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd); gastric ulcers; inguinal hernia; stomach.

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  • Case Reports