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[Incarcerated obturator hernia causing bowel obstruction].

B Eitan1, O Tamir, A Mazor

  • 1Dept. of Surgery, Poriya Hosptial, Tiberias.

Harefuah
|November 1, 1992
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Obturator hernia, a rare condition, can cause bowel obstruction when abdominal contents become strangulated. This case highlights the importance of considering obturator hernia in elderly patients with obstruction symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Obturator hernias are uncommon abdominal wall defects.
  • They are often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.
  • Potential complications include bowel obstruction due to strangulation.

Observation:

  • An 83-year-old female presented with clinical signs of bowel obstruction.
  • Conservative management for 48 hours proved ineffective.
  • Surgical exploration was deemed necessary.

Findings:

  • The patient was found to have a strangulated small bowel loop.
  • The strangulation occurred within the sac of an obturator hernia.
  • This represents a rare but serious presentation of obturator hernia.

Implications:

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  • Obturator hernia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction, especially in elderly patients.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing strangulated obturator hernias.
  • Understanding obturator canal anatomy is vital for surgeons.