title: Bilateral obturator hernias: case report, radiographic characteristics, and brief review of literature.
abstract: Obturator hernia is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, and bilateral obturator hernias are even rarer. Early diagnosis can decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with these lesions. We present the case of a patient with bilateral obturator hernias, discuss the radiographic findings, and briefly review the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Zerbey
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Sanders
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006553:Hernia, Obturator / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography