Highlights • Gastric perforation in a giant inguinal hernia is a rare and morbid complication.• Repair of a giant inguinal hernia complicated by gastric perforation should be delayed when possible.•… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Gastric perforation in a giant inguinal hernia is a rare and morbid complication.• Repair of a giant inguinal hernia complicated by gastric perforation should be delayed when possible.• Gastric rupture in a giant inguinal hernia is the result of the downward pulling exerted by the hernia content.
               
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