Small bowel obstruction as a result of an obturator hernia: a rare cause and a challenging diagnosis.
Τίτλος | Small bowel obstruction as a result of an obturator hernia: a rare cause and a challenging diagnosis. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Pavlidis, E., Kosmidis C., Sapalidis K., Tsakalidis A., Giannakidis D., Rafailidis V., Koimtzis G., & Kesisoglou I. |
Journal | J Surg Case Rep |
Volume | 2018 |
Issue | 7 |
Pagination | rjy161 |
Date Published | 2018 Jul |
ISSN | 2042-8812 |
Abstract | Obturator hernias are exceedingly rare in surgical routine, constituting 0.073% of all intra-abdominal hernias in the West and 1% in the far East. Commonly known as 'little old lady's hernia', obturator hernias are usually seen in frail, octogenarian multiparous women. This case report discusses an 85-year-old female who had symptoms of acute bowel obstruction; thanks to high degree of clinical suspicion and aided by a computed tomography (CT) of abdomen and pelvis, an incarcerated right obturator hernia was diagnosed preoperatively and treated successfully. Obturator hernia is a rare condition associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. CT scan is the most accurate imaging method for pre-operative diagnosis. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are fundamentals to lead to better outcomes for the patients. |
DOI | 10.1093/jscr/rjy161 |
Alternate Journal | J Surg Case Rep |
PubMed ID | 29992011 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC6030978 |