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A rare presentation of small bowel obstruction
Sharif Darwish1, Daniel J Bell1
1Department of Radiology, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
BJR Case Reports
|October 27, 2018
Summary
A rare obturator hernia (OH) caused small bowel obstruction in an elderly patient. Contrast-enhanced CT scans are crucial for early diagnosis and improved outcomes in incarcerated OH cases.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Obturator hernia (OH) is a rare condition, often presenting atypically in the elderly.
- It can lead to serious complications like small bowel obstruction (SBO).
Observation:
- A 92-year-old female presented with symptoms of SBO, including abdominal distension and vomiting.
- Contrast-enhanced CT revealed ileal incarceration within a right-sided OH.
Findings:
- Emergency laparotomy successfully reduced the obturator hernia.
- The small bowel remained viable, avoiding resection.
Implications:
- CT imaging is highly effective for diagnosing incarcerated OH, reducing diagnostic delays.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention for OH can significantly decrease patient morbidity and mortality.
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