Strangulated Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to a Typical Obturator Hernia: A Case Report with Literature Review
<p>Obturator hernia is a rare pelvic hernia with incidence of 1%. It's a significant cause of intestinal obstruction in emaciated elderly women. Delayed diagnosis and surgical intervention contributed to its relatively high morbidity and mortality. We present a typical case of obturator h...
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| Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2012-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.medsci.org/v09p0213.htm |