Int J Surg Case Rep
March 2021
Introduction And Importance: Wilkie's syndrome[SMA(Superior Mesenteric Artery) syndrome or Cast syndrome]) is a unique and rare presentation which may be included in the differential diagnosis especially when a Gastric outlet obstruction is being investigated and there is a history of an associated element of rapid weight loss. The purpose of presenting this case report is its uniqueness given a history of intermittent fasting rather than the usual eating disorders.
Case Presentation: A crescendo worsening of symptoms of intractable vomiting, inability to eat, upper abdominal gas bloating and post meal abdominal pain since one week in a patient during a period of fasting for the first time had been observed.
Introduction: Primary squamous cell carcinomas are rare in the colon. Identified as colonic growths causing obstructive or ulcerative features, they are treated like usual colonic adenocarcinomas until the surprise findings on histopathology. A thorough search for possible primary with colonic metastasis is warranted prior to confirmation of diagnosis.
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November 2019
Introduction: Transomental hernias are very uncommon form of internal hernias. Occasionally they may be seen in present clinical practice after bariatric surgery. Yet, this type of internal hernia remains mostly incidental and enigmatic in its presentation.
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