Interstinal obstruction due to obturator hernia {a rarest presentation}
Dhiraj Agarwal1, Govind Sharma2, Nilesh Nirmal Kumar Agarwal2
1S.M.S. Medical College and Hospital Jaipur, Postal add. 93 Jai Jawan Second, Sanghi farm, Tonk road, Durgapura, Jaipur, 302018 India.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|January 16, 2014
Summary
Obturator hernias are rare abdominal hernias with confusing symptoms. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for successful treatment and patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Obturator hernia is a rare abdominal hernia.
- It often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of a 74-year-old woman with an incarcerated obturator hernia.
- To highlight the importance of a high index of suspicion for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 74-year-old female patient.
- Preoperative diagnosis of incarcerated right-sided obturator hernia.
- Surgical management including laparotomy, bowel resection, and anastomosis.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with abdominal distention, pain, and vomiting.
- Incarcerated intestinal obstruction and small bowel perforation were identified during surgery.
- Successful recovery after 15 days of postoperative care.
Conclusions:
- Obturator hernia requires a high index of suspicion for accurate preoperative diagnosis.
- Prompt surgical intervention is essential for managing incarcerated obturator hernias and preventing complications like bowel perforation.
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