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Parastomal stomach herniation complicated by gastric outlet obstruction: A case report and literature review

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Highlights • Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to parastomal herniation of the stomach is rare.• It is a disease of elderly females with a history of colostomy or ileostomy formation.• Gastric… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to parastomal herniation of the stomach is rare.• It is a disease of elderly females with a history of colostomy or ileostomy formation.• Gastric outlet obstruction should be considered in patients presenting with vomiting and a parastomal hernia.• Frail or comorbid patients could benefit from non-operative management.

Keywords: outlet obstruction; stomach; herniation; gastric outlet

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2018

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