HOUR-GLASS CONSTRICTION OF STOMACH - A CADAVERIC STUDY WITH SURGICAL EXPLANATION

Background and Objectives: Hour-glass stomach can be described as a narrowing in the lumen of stomach due to contraction of its body wall. The aim of the present study is to relate the anatomical findings of hour glass stomach with their surgical significance. Materials and Methods: Total 20 cadavers were dissected for the organ stomach, to observe the gross findings in a period of 3 consecutive academic years from 2016 to 2019, during routine dissection hours at ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. Results: In the present study there were 3 male cadavers, out of total 20, aged between 55 to 65 years, having the stomach with a proper constriction in the body region giving the stomach a hour-glass appearance. Conclusion: The main concern is to avoid the delay in treating the cause for hour-glass stomach, so that the consequent sufferings by the patient can be prevented.