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An | An [[obturator hernia]] is a rare type of [[abdominal wall hernia]] in which abdominal content protrudes through the [[obturator foramen]]. [[Obturator foramen]] is a large, obliquely oriented opening, located at the anterior aspect of both sides of [[pelvis]], bounded by parts of [[ischium]] and [[pubis]]. This [[hernia]] passes through the [[obturator foramen]], following the path of the [[obturator nerve]] and blood vessels. Most commonly seen in elderly multiparous women. [[Obturator hernia]] must be differentiated from other causes of [[chronic pelvic pain]] and [[groin mass]] in elderly females. | ||
[[CT scan]] usually confirms the diagnosis of [[Obturator hernia]]. [[Surgery]] is the main stay of treatment. Morbidity and mortality associated with [[obturator hernia]] can be reduced with early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention. | |||
==Historical Perspective== | |||
The [[Obturator hernia]] was first described by Pierre Roland Arnaud de Ronsil, at the Royal Academy of sciences in 1724. It is a rare condition and by 1980 only 541 cases have been reported in the literature. First successful operation was performed by Obre in 1851. | |||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
[[Obturator foramen]] is a large, obliquely oriented opening, located at the anterior aspect of both sides of [[pelvis]], bounded by parts of [[ischium]] and [[pubis]]. This [[hernia]] passes through the [[obturator foramen]], following the path of the [[obturator nerve]] and blood vessels. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yarlagadda Harshitha, MD[2]
Overview
An obturator hernia is a rare type of abdominal wall hernia in which abdominal content protrudes through the obturator foramen. Obturator foramen is a large, obliquely oriented opening, located at the anterior aspect of both sides of pelvis, bounded by parts of ischium and pubis. This hernia passes through the obturator foramen, following the path of the obturator nerve and blood vessels. Most commonly seen in elderly multiparous women. Obturator hernia must be differentiated from other causes of chronic pelvic pain and groin mass in elderly females. CT scan usually confirms the diagnosis of Obturator hernia. Surgery is the main stay of treatment. Morbidity and mortality associated with obturator hernia can be reduced with early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention.
Historical Perspective
The Obturator hernia was first described by Pierre Roland Arnaud de Ronsil, at the Royal Academy of sciences in 1724. It is a rare condition and by 1980 only 541 cases have been reported in the literature. First successful operation was performed by Obre in 1851.
Pathophysiology
Obturator foramen is a large, obliquely oriented opening, located at the anterior aspect of both sides of pelvis, bounded by parts of ischium and pubis. This hernia passes through the obturator foramen, following the path of the obturator nerve and blood vessels.