Obturator hernia

Case contributed by Peter Brien
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left hip / inguinal region pain. No fall or trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 95 years
Gender: Female
ct

Left obturator hernia. No small bowel obstruction. Minimal surrounding fat stranding.

Case Discussion

Obturator hernias are most common in elderly women, as in this case.

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