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