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Obturator hernia.

S N Sinha, A E DeCosta

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Strangulated obturator hernia is rare, particularly in elderly women. Early diagnosis is crucial as delayed treatment for this intestinal obstruction can lead to fatal complications like septicaemia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgery
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Obturator hernia is a rare condition, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms.
    • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in elderly patients with atypical presentations.

    Observation:

    • This study presents four cases of strangulated obturator hernia in emaciated women over 50.
    • All hernias were on the left side, and none were diagnosed preoperatively.
    • Howship-Romberg's sign was absent in all cases.

    Findings:

    • Delayed diagnosis and treatment of strangulated obturator hernia led to a high mortality rate.
    • Three out of four patients died due to complications including septicaemia from gangrenous bowel.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider strangulated obturator hernia in elderly, thin females with signs of intestinal obstruction.
    • Prompt surgical intervention is vital for improving outcomes in these challenging cases.