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Bilateral Obturator Hernia Diagnosed by Computed Tomography: A Case Report with Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Khaladkar, Sanjay M.
Kamal, Anubhav
Garg, Sahil
Kamal, Vigyat
Source
Radiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Obturator hernia is a rare form of abdominal hernia and a diagnostic challenge.
It is commonly seen in elderly thin females.
Its diagnosis is often delayed with resultant increased morbidity and mortality due to bowel ischemia/gangrene.
It is mistakenly diagnosed as femoral or inguinal hernia on USG.
Computed tomography is diagnostic and is a valuable tool for preoperative diagnosis.
This report presents a case of 70-year-old thin female presenting with intestinal obstruction due to left sided obstructed obturator hernia.
USG showed small bowel obstruction and an obstructed left sided femoral hernia.
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with inguinal and upper thigh region disclosed left sided obturator hernia.
It also detected clinically occult right sided obturator hernia.
Early diagnosis and surgical treatment contribute greatly in reducing the morbidity and mortality rate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khaladkar, Sanjay M.& Kamal, Anubhav& Garg, Sahil& Kamal, Vigyat. 2014. Bilateral Obturator Hernia Diagnosed by Computed Tomography: A Case Report with Review of the Literature. Radiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047431
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khaladkar, Sanjay M.…[et al.]. Bilateral Obturator Hernia Diagnosed by Computed Tomography: A Case Report with Review of the Literature. Radiology Research and Practice No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047431
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khaladkar, Sanjay M.& Kamal, Anubhav& Garg, Sahil& Kamal, Vigyat. Bilateral Obturator Hernia Diagnosed by Computed Tomography: A Case Report with Review of the Literature. Radiology Research and Practice. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047431
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047431