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01-06-2014 | Case Report

Non-operative management of obturator hernia in an elderly female

Authors: J. J. Leow, K. Y. How, M. H. Goh, W. W. L. Woon, J. K. Low

Published in: Hernia | Issue 3/2014

Abstract

Obturator hernia is a rare surgical condition, with about 800 cases being reported in the literature. It can cause significant morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly age group. Delayed treatment is associated with high rates of strangulation (25–100 %). The mainstay of management for obturator hernia has been surgical. Non-operative management can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, but may be an option in patients who decline surgery, as described in our case.

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Title: Non-operative management of obturator hernia in an elderly female
Authors: J. J. Leow
K. Y. How
M. H. Goh
W. W. L. Woon
J. K. Low
Publication date: 01-06-2014
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: Hernia / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-012-1036-9

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