Obturator hernia: Little old lady’s hernia

Jason ON

St Richards Hospital, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

ABSTRACT

Obturator hernias are a rare occurrence and any delay in diagnosis may lead to prolonged bowel ischaemia and subsequent infarction which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This is a case of a frail and cachectic 85-year-old lady who presented with eight day history of abdominal pain, vomiting, absolute constipation and right hip pain on walking. Imaging showed a strangulated obturator hernia that was successfully managed with surgery.

Keywords: Obturator hernia, intestinal obstruction, abdominal hernia

Correspondence author: Jason ON

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3DZ, United Kingdom

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E mail: jasonon3d51@gmail.com

Brunei Int Med J. 2013; 9 (3): 182-184