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  • Title: [The obturator hernia: a diagnostic challenge?].
    Author: Solli P, Bobbio A, Di Gioia MV, Cattelani L, Foggi E.
    Journal: Acta Biomed Ateneo Parmense; 1994; 65(5-6):235-40. PubMed ID: 8592916.
    Abstract:
    Obturator hernias are relatively rare. Elderly women with chronic diseases are most frequently affected. Mechanical small bowel obstruction is the most common presenting symptom. Cause the Howship-Romberg sign is found in only 20% of cases, a correct preoperative diagnosis is uncommon. Midline abdominal incision is thought to be the better approach, allowing an easy reduction of the incarcerated ileum and a direct repair of the defect. Contralateral side exploration is recommended, being bilateral hernias quite common. The prognosis, despite our own results, remains severe for the compromised general conditions of the great majority of the patients.
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