Clinical relevance of endoscopically identified extrinsic compression of the oesophagus and stomach.

Background: Various degree of extrinsic compression of the oesophagus and stomach are experienced during upper endoscopy. However, its utility in clinical practice has not been studied.

Methods: Electronic chart review of all upper gastrointestinal endoscopies done at our hospital between 2005 and 2016 was performed.

Rare sequalae of hiatal hernia causing pancreatitis and hepatitis: A case report.

Background: Hiatal hernia (HH) contents commonly include stomach, transverse colon, small intestine, and spleen but herniation of the pancreas is an extremely rare phenomenon.

Case Summary: 79-year-old female with multiple comorbidities presented to emergency department with complaints of weight loss for 6 mo and abdominal pain for one day. Physical examination revealed cachectic and dehydrated female and bowel sounds could be auscultated on the right side of chest.