article · SAS Journal of Surgery
Obturator hernia is rare, and is diagnosed as part of the occlusion examination. It is very common in elderly, thin women. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult, but CT is a major aid to etiological diagnosis. Treatment is surgical (emergency laparotomy). Any delay in treatment increases mortality and morbidity.
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DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2023.v09i09.006
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