[Obturator hernia].
Obturator hernia, which is a rare cause of intestinal occlusion, generally presents non-specific signs and symptoms. Radiology may be sometimes useful for the diagnosis. Four cases of obturator hernia are described, and the possible surgical access routes are illustrated, emphasizing the use of prosthetic mesh.
Carnevali
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G
U.O. Chirurgia Generale II, Ospedale di Legnano, USSL 70.
D'Ambrosi
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R
Facchetti
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S
Wizemann
G
G
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006553:Hernia, Obturator / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
L'ernia otturatoria.