Case Reports
Obstructed obturator hernia | |
Dr. Shshank Jain, Dr. Shraddha Sharanbasappa Dama, Dr. Jay Bindesh Nandani, Dr. Abhishek Mahadik, Dr. Abha Gune | |
An obturator hernia is a rare abdominal hernia with nonspecific symptoms and mild clinical signs, making it difficult to diagnose. An obturator hernia is characterized by the protrusion of intra-abdominal contents through the obturator foramen, which is physically prone to herniation due to its small size and weak surrounding tissues. This herniation mainly affects the small bowel, however, it can potentially affect other organs including the ovary or bladder. An obturator hernia is typically characterized by ambiguous symptoms such as intermittent groin pain, thigh discomfort, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. An obturator hernia is commonly misdiagnosed due to its nonspecific character, resulting in treatment delays and a high fatality rate. and possible problems. Physical examination, imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT) scans or ultrasounds and laparoscopy are all used to diagnose obturator hernia. A CT scan with contrast enhancement is regarded as the gold standard for diagnosis because of its excellent sensitivity and specificity. An obturator hernia is treated surgically to reduce herniated contents and fix the defect. We report a case of an 85-year-old female with an obturator hernia. |
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