Management Of Obturator Hernia Research Articles

Emergency transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair of a strangulated obturator hernia: A literature review and video vignette.

Obturator hernia (OH), a rare and potentially life-threatening condition, presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This review article comprehensively delves into the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of OH, with a particular emphasis on the pivotal role of computed tomography (CT) in timely and accurate diagnosis. Delays, particularly in contrast-enhanced CT, dramatically increase mortality due to potential bowel strangulation. To illustrate the challenges and complexities surrounding OH, we present a video vignette of a 74-year-old female patient who presented with symptoms suggestive of bowel obstruction (BO) secondary to a strangulated left-sided OH. This patient case complements the theoretical framework established in the review, serving as a practical example for healthcare professionals. Her presentation included abdominal pain, absence of flatus and bowel movements, and abdominal distension. Laboratory tests demonstrated a mildly elevated white blood cell count and C-reactive protein. CT imaging confirmed the diagnosis of a strangulated OH with an ischemic small bowel. An emergency laparoscopy was undertaken, and the hernia was repaired using the transabdominal preperitoneal approach. A portion of the ischemic small bowel was resected through a 5-cm extension of the umbilical port, and an anastomosis was performed using a modified Barcelona technique. The surgery was successfully completed without immediate or long-term complications. This case highlights the crucial role of timely CT diagnosis and minimally invasive surgical management in achieving improved outcomes in acute BO secondary to OH, particularly when facilitated by pre-operative CT planning.

Computed tomography in the investigation and management of obturator hernia.

Obturator hernias are a rare groin hernia. They are most commonly found incidentally during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. We investigated our experience with obturator hernias in the elective and emergency setting. Cases of obturator hernia were identified from a hospital database and reviewed retrospectively over the last 10 years. There were no exclusions. There were a number of surgeons involved with an interest in groin hernia surgery. Twenty-one patients were included. The mean age was 66 years old. Eleven were male. There were four emergency presentations. One emergency case presented with small bowel obstruction, while the other three cases presented with groin pain. Two patients had a preoperative computed tomography, which showed an obturator hernia confirmed at surgery. The patient with small bowel obstruction had an open bowel resection alone with no hernia repair. They were discharged with no complications or recurrence on follow-up. The other three cases had a mesh repair (one laparoscopic, one laparotomy, one pre-peritoneal). One patient who underwent a laparotomy died of a post-operative pneumonia. The others were discharged uneventfully. In the elective group of 17 patients, 8 patients were taken for an elective laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair but found to actually have an obturator hernia alone. An obturator hernia was found incidentally with an inguinal hernia in three patients. Five patients were expected to have an obturator hernia on clinical examination alone. At surgery, an obturator hernia was found in three cases. In the other two cases, no hernia was found. One patient had a pre-operative computed tomography, which showed an obturator hernia confirmed at surgery. Computed tomography would be recommended in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. It may avoid unnecessary surgery in the elective setting and allow a focused procedure in the emergency setting. Laparoscopic repair is feasible in the emergency and elective setting with excellent results.

Non-operative management of obturator hernia in an elderly female

Obturator hernia is a rare surgical condition, with about 800 cases being reported in the literature. It can cause significant morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly age group. Delayed treatment is associated with high rates of strangulation (25-100 %). The mainstay of management for obturator hernia has been surgical. Non-operative management can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, but may be an option in patients who decline surgery, as described in our case.

Diagnóstico y tratamiento de la hernia obturatriz: Análisis de nuestra experiencia

Abstract Diagnosis and management of obturator hernia: analysis of our experience Background: Obturator hernia is a rare type of hernia. Because symptoms and signs are non-specific, diagnosis and treatment are often delayed, increasing the rate of strangulation and mortality. Material and Methods: A retrospective study was performed in 17 cases of obturator hernia at Ramon y Cajal Hospital between January 1986 and December of 2007. Results: All patients were women with a mean age of 77 years (range 19-88 years). Mean time from onset of symptoms to surgery was 3 days (range 0-10 days). Howship-Romberg sign was positive in five cases (29,4%). Emergency surgery was performed in 16 cases (94%) and elective surgery in one (6%). CT has increased the rate of preoperative diagnosis from 16,6% to 41,2%, however, the rate of strangulation of bowel was 47%, requiring intestinal resection ten patients (59%). Hernia repair was performed using polypropylene mesh in 8 cases (47%) and by means of simple suture and apposition of the peritoneum in the rest 9 cases. Mean hospital postoperative stay was 11,65 days (range 4-26 days) and mortality was 23,5%.

Experiences on Obturator Hernia and Review of Korean Cases

Purpose: We performed this study to share experiences in the management of obturator hernia, which is a very rare disease among elderly women, because rarity of this disease will not approve an expert institute or surgeon and because the aging society, Korea, can increase the incidence. Methods: Patient characteristics, clinical manifestations and treatment results were retrospectively collected from the 12 obturator hernia patients since 2000 in the three hospitals of the authors. Twenty-one obturator hernia cases reported in the Korean literatures were reviewed. In addition, we analyzed clinical features and treatment results of the total 33 patients, collectively. Results: Most of the patients were elderly women except one young, poorly nourished, male patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. Their mean age was 79.6 years. Sixty-four percent (21/33) of the patients had preoperative morbidity. Symptoms from the compression of the obturator nerve, which is an important clue to the diagnosis, were observed in 67% (22/33). Interestingly, spontaneous or suspicious-spontaneous reductions were reported in 7 (21%) patients. Abdominal CT scan was the major tool for diagnosis. Abdominal approach alone could successfully manage most cases, though 84% (27/32) needed anastomosis of the bowel. Operative mortality was 2 of the 32 cases but morbidity was 44% of the 32 patients and the mean hospital period after operation was 21 days. Conclusion: Management of patients with obturator hernia connotes high morbidity and mortality. Sharing the experience of management, prompt diagnosis and surgical management and proper peri-operative care as well as appropriate managing the families is essential for improved results. (J Korean Surg Soc 2010;78:41-50)

Įstrigusi obturatorinė išvarža 49-erių metų moteriai: atvejo aprašymas ir literatūros apžvalga

Marius Markevičius, Raimundas Lunevičius, Vitalijus Markovas, Juozas Stanaitis Vilnius University, Center of General Surgery, Vilnius University Emergency Hospital,Šiltnamių str. 29, LT-04139 Vilnius, LithuaniaEl. paštas: marijuss@gmail.com Incarcerated obturator hernia in 49 year old women: a case report and review of the literature Marius Markevičius, Raimundas Lunevičius, Vitalijus Markovas, Juozas Stanaitis Vilnius University, Center of General Surgery, Vilnius University Emergency Hospital,Šiltnamių str. 29, LT-04139 Vilnius, LithuaniaE-mail: marijuss@gmail.com Introduction Incarcerated obturator hernia is a rare cause of bowel obstruction. This case report aimed to review the diagnosis and management of obturator hernia by describing the anatomy, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and predisposing factors. Case presentation A 49-year-old woman presented to emergency department with progressive spastic abdominal pain, vomiting, abdomen enlargement, and tenesmus. One month before this episode she was diagnosed a carcinoma of the cervix uteri which was defined as T1b N1 M0 G2. She has undergone a curative R0 type surgery and adjuvant chemoradiation. There were no pelvic abnormalities described in the operative protocol. She lost 20 kg in two years. Because of ineffective conservative treatment, progression of acute bowel obstruction and signs of local peritonitis, she underwent an urgent curative laparotomy. It was confirmed that a loop of ileum was incarcerated and irreducible in the canal of right side of pelvis that suited to obturatoric foramen. Conclusion Rarity of such a condition makes great difficulties in diagnosing it. CT is needed to recognize obturator hernia in early stages before its incarceration. Significant lost weight (> 20 kg), and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy were most possible predisposing risk factors for right obturator hernia in 49 years old female. Keywords: obturator hernia, strangulated hernia, risk factors, laparoscopy, laparotomy.