Obturator hernia

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yarlagadda Harshitha, MD[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Hernia, Obturator.

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Obturator hernia
ICD-10	K45.0
ICD-9	553.8
DiseasesDB	29334
MeSH	D006553

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yarlagadda Harshitha, MD[4]

Overview

Obturator hernia must be differentiated from other causes of chronic pelvic pain and groin mass in elderly females.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1