Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms

• Main Authors: Amran, Fitreena Anis, Che Alhadi, Shahidah, Md Hashim, Mohd Nizam, Wan Zain, Wan Zainira, Wong, Michael P.K.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: AMDI Press 2018
• Subjects: RD Surgery
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/70324/1/obturator%20hernia.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/70324/; http://apps.amdi.usm.my/journal/index.php/jbcs
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Hernia is a common surgical problem. However, worldwide incidence of obturator hernia is <1% of all hernia cases, occurring more commonly in thin, elderly and multiparous female. An 82 years old lady presented with bowel obstruction sign and symptoms for 4 days duration. Imaging study, computed t...