Obturator hernia needs a laparotomy, not a diagnosis

Ziegler, Daniel W.; Rhoads, Jonathan E.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80256-6

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“…[5,6] Acute intestinal obstruction is the most significant clinical presentation, present in over 90% of OH patients. [2] Approximately half present with small-bowel strangulation.…”

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Challenging Management of Obturator Hernia: A Report of Three Cases And Literature Review

Şenol

Bayam

Duman

et al. 2015

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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Obturator hernia (OH) is a rare condition with high rates of morbidity and mortality. While diagnosis is difficult, surgery is the definitive treatment. Intestinal obstruction is the most common symptom upon admission. In addition, small-bowel obstruction is documented in more than half of OH patients. Advanced age, intestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, comorbid diseases, and clinical deterioration are risk factors for higher rates of mortality. The aim of the present report was to document clinical and surgical management of 3 female patients, each over 80 years of age, admitted to the emergency surgery department with intestinal obstruction and OH.

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“…[5,6] Acute intestinal obstruction is the most significant clinical presentation, present in over 90% of OH patients. [2] Approximately half present with small-bowel strangulation.…”

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confidence: 99%

Challenging Management of Obturator Hernia: A Report of Three Cases And Literature Review

Şenol

Bayam

Duman

et al. 2015

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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“…They constitute 0.05-0.4% of all hernias [3] and strangulated obturator hernia is present in 30% of cases. [4,5] It is seen in females more frequently, as the obturator canal in females is larger inside the pelvis.…”

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“…The Howship-Romberg sign is present in 15 to 50% of obturator hernias. [3] Pain intensity may decrease with hip flexion. [5,8] Additionally, the Hannington-Kiff sign is more specific than the Howship-Romberg sign but less known.…”

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An incidental diagnosis of obturator hernia during total hip arthroplasty

Sarıkaya¹,

Ataoğlu

Esen

2014

Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi

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“…Obturator hernia (OH) is a relatively rare type of hernia, accounting for 0.05% to 2.2% of all hernias [1][2][3]. Because of its ambiguous clinical features, preoperative diagnosis is difficult [3], and the consequent treatment delay may result in a high rate of morbidity and mortality [4][5][6].…”

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confidence: 99%