Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms

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...

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Main Authors: Amran, Fitreena Anis, Che Alhadi, Shahidah, Md Hashim, Mohd Nizam, Wan Zain, Wan Zainira, Wong, Michael P.K.
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spelling iium-703242019-02-11T07:43:18Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/70324/ Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms Amran, Fitreena Anis Che Alhadi, Shahidah Md Hashim, Mohd Nizam Wan Zain, Wan Zainira Wong, Michael P.K. RD Surgery 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 tomography with enhanced contrast (CECT) of abdomen and pelvis showed small bowel obstruction secondary to left obturator hernia. Emergency abdominal exploration with left transverse transperitoneal approach was performed. Intraoperatively, anti mesenteric part of ileal wall was incarcerated through the left obturator foramen causing small bowel obstruction and it was resected with end to end anastomosis. She recovered well and was discharged on postoperative day 7. The signs and symptoms of obturator hernia are non-specific. Most cases are presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction, resulting in diagnostic difficulty for this rare condition. Delay in diagnosis and surgical intervention contribute to poorer outcomes. AMDI Press 2018-06 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/70324/1/obturator%20hernia.pdf Amran, Fitreena Anis and Che Alhadi, Shahidah and Md Hashim, Mohd Nizam and Wan Zain, Wan Zainira and Wong, Michael P.K. (2018) Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms. Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, 3 (1). pp. 35-38. E-ISSN 2550-147X http://apps.amdi.usm.my/journal/index.php/jbcs
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Amran, Fitreena Anis
Che Alhadi, Shahidah
Md Hashim, Mohd Nizam
Wan Zain, Wan Zainira
Wong, Michael P.K.
Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms
description 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 tomography with enhanced contrast (CECT) of abdomen and pelvis showed small bowel obstruction secondary to left obturator hernia. Emergency abdominal exploration with left transverse transperitoneal approach was performed. Intraoperatively, anti mesenteric part of ileal wall was incarcerated through the left obturator foramen causing small bowel obstruction and it was resected with end to end anastomosis. She recovered well and was discharged on postoperative day 7. The signs and symptoms of obturator hernia are non-specific. Most cases are presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction, resulting in diagnostic difficulty for this rare condition. Delay in diagnosis and surgical intervention contribute to poorer outcomes.
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author Amran, Fitreena Anis
Che Alhadi, Shahidah
Md Hashim, Mohd Nizam
Wan Zain, Wan Zainira
Wong, Michael P.K.
author_facet Amran, Fitreena Anis
Che Alhadi, Shahidah
Md Hashim, Mohd Nizam
Wan Zain, Wan Zainira
Wong, Michael P.K.
author_sort Amran, Fitreena Anis
title Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms
title_short Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms
title_full Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms
title_fullStr Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms
title_full_unstemmed Obturator hernia: A rare condition with common surgical symptoms
title_sort obturator hernia: a rare condition with common surgical symptoms
publisher AMDI Press
publishDate 2018
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/70324/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/70324/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/70324/1/obturator%20hernia.pdf
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