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Mechanical intestinal obstruction in underweight, elderly women due to an incarcerated obturator hernia

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Obturator hernia is an infrequent pelvic hernia observed in elderly, emaciated and multiparous women. It often presents with nonspecific clinical symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. Click to show full abstract

Obturator hernia is an infrequent pelvic hernia observed in elderly, emaciated and multiparous women. It often presents with nonspecific clinical symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose.

Keywords: intestinal obstruction; obstruction underweight; mechanical intestinal; hernia; obturator hernia

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2022

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