Obturator hernia. Embryology, anatomy, and surgical applications.
Obturator hernia is a rare clinical entity. In most cases, it produces small bowel obstruction with high morbidity and mortality. The embryology, anatomy, clinical picture, diagnosis, and surgery are presented in detail.
Skandalakis
L J
LJ
Center for Surgical Anatomy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Androulakis
J
J
Colborn
G L
GL
Skandalakis
J E
JE
D005260:Female; D006553:Hernia, Obturator / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology