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01-06-2013 | Case Report

Interstinal Obstruction Due to Obturator Hernia {A Rarest Presentation}

Authors: Dhiraj Agarwal, Govind Sharma, Nilesh Nirmal Kumar Agarwal, Jagdeep Rao, K. M. Garg

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

Abstract

An obturator hernia is a rare variety of abdominal hernia that presents with a confusing clinical picture. We present a case of 74-year-old woman who admitted to our hospital because of abdominal distention, abdominal pain, and vomiting for 3 days. Incarcerated intestinal obstruction due to the right-sided obturator hernia was found preoperatively. Perforation of the small bowel due to incarceration was noted during laparotomy. Bowel resection and anastomosis were done. She was recovered after 15 days of postoperative care. In this case report, we emphasize that preoperative high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis and treatment.

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Title: Interstinal Obstruction Due to Obturator Hernia {A Rarest Presentation}
Authors: Dhiraj Agarwal
Govind Sharma
Nilesh Nirmal Kumar Agarwal
Jagdeep Rao
K. M. Garg
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-012-0571-z

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