Article Text
Unusual association of diseases/symptoms
CASE REPORT
Incarcerated inguinal hernia as a complication of new-onset ascites
Summary
This case report presents a patient who developed an acute incarcerated inguinal hernia as a result of newly acquired ascites, a complication of ascites that is not well documented in the medical literature. His story highlights an important and potentially morbid complication of new-onset ascites.
- Stomach and duodenum
- General practice / family medicine
- Gastric cancer