Obturator hernia: Difference between revisions
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[[Obturator hernia]] must be differentiated from other causes of chronic pelvic pain and groin mass in elderly females. | [[Obturator hernia]] must be differentiated from other causes of chronic pelvic pain and groin mass in elderly females. | ||
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==[[Obturator hernia epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ==[[Obturator hernia epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 19 August 2020
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 |
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| ICD-9 | 553.8 |
| DiseasesDB | 29334 |
| MeSH | D006553 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]
Overview
- Physicians should reassess the patients with recurrent chronic pelvic pain as Obturator hernias are rare and can present as chronic pelvic pain.
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Obturator hernia from other Diseases
Overview
Obturator hernia must be differentiated from other causes of chronic pelvic pain and groin mass in elderly females.
Differentiating Obturator hernia from other causes
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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