Perforated obturator Littré hernia in an elderly woman
Obturator hernia is an uncommon condition. It carries the highest mortality amongst abdominal wall hernias, usually presenting in elderly, multiparous and thin ladies. Meckel diverticulum is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction and its existence in an obturator hernia is extremely rare; our litera...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2015-07-01
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Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
Online Access: | https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2015.324 |