A case of lethal giant inguinal hernia.

ABSTRACT: Several elective surgical managements have been reported regarding giant inguinal hernias (GIH), but no case of death. We here present a fatal case of bilateral GIHs in an extremely obese man with dyspnea. Bilateral GIHs are difficult to recognize in extreme obesity. Moreover, operation is recommended when GIH is diagnosed.

SUBMITTER: Chida Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4771843 | biostudies-other | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other