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Obturator hernia: the plug technique.
C Martínez Insua1, J M Costa Pereira, M Cardoso de Oliveira
1Serviço de Cirurgia, 3-Hospital S. João, Porto, Portugal.
Hernia : the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Obturator hernia is rare, causing pain and obstruction, with difficult preoperative diagnosis. This case highlights successful surgical repair using a Mersilene plug for this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Obturator hernias are rare abdominal wall defects.
- Clinical presentation often includes abdominal pain and signs of intestinal obstruction.
- Preoperative diagnosis of obturator hernia is challenging.
Observation:
- This report details a specific case of an obturator hernia.
- The patient presented with symptoms consistent with intestinal obstruction.
- Diagnosis was challenging prior to surgical intervention.
Findings:
- The surgical treatment for obturator hernia is mandatory.
- Various repair techniques exist, including suture repair and prosthetic use.
- This case successfully utilized a Mersilene plug for hernia repair.
Implications:
- The Mersilene plug offers a viable prosthetic option for obturator hernia repair.
- Improved diagnostic strategies for obturator hernias are needed.
- This case contributes to the understanding of surgical management for rare hernias.