Abstract
Obturator hernia is a type of external abdominal hernia. Site of hemiation is the obturator canal, which is the superolateral aspect of the obturator foramen. The herniation sac exits the pelvis near the obturator nerve and vessels. Herniated loops of small bowel extend between the pectineus and obturator muscles. In this report, we present a case of obstructed obturator hernia.
Highlights
Obturator hernia is a type of external abdominal hernia
External abdominal hernias are usually found in the inguinal region, where most are inguinal or femoral hernias
A 91-year-old woman was admitted to the geriatric ward with new onset pain in the right leg, radiating (A) showing obturator hernia with small bowel protruded through the obturator canal between pectineus and obturator muscles
Summary
A 91-year-old woman was admitted to the geriatric ward with new onset pain in the right leg, radiating (A) showing obturator hernia with small bowel protruded through the obturator canal (white arrow) between pectineus (white star) and obturator muscles (arrowhead). B shows obturator hernia with small bowel (white arrow) protruded between upwards to the right thigh, right pectineus (white star) and obturator externus (arrowhead) musgroin and right fossa. On physical Abdominal X-ray was normal at abdomen and pelvis was performed examination, abdominal tenderness the first day of admission.
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