| Literature DB >> 17628737 |
J-P Avaro1, N Biance, P-H Savoie, T Peycru, G Pauleau, P Richez, R Charpentier, P Balandraud.
Abstract
Obturator hernia is a rare event with poor clinical signs. Delayed diagnosis is a cause of increased mortality due to ruptured gangrenous bowel. We report a case of incarcerated obturator hernia which highlights the usefulness of computed tomography (CT) scanning in diagnosing this condition.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17628737 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-007-0261-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hernia ISSN: 1248-9204 Impact factor: 4.739