Abstract
Obturator hernia is a very rare condition. It is difficult to diagnose and not infrequently its first manifestation is intestinal obstruction. A case surgically repaired by positioning a polypropylene prosthesis extraperitoneally is reported. The incidence of this disease in old female patients who have recently lost weight and are affected by other chronic illnesses is underlined.
| Translated title of the contribution | Obturator hernia. Diagnosis acid treatment of a rare condition |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 344-347 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chirurgia |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery