Incarcerated obturator hernia: case diagnosed at barium enema fluoroscopy.

Abstract

Incarcerated obturator hernia is an uncommon entity that on occasion may produce specific radiographic findings and clinical signs (Howship-Romberg sign) that permit diagnosis prior to celiotomy. A case is reported in which the diagnosis was suggested when pain in the thigh was elicited during the course of a barium enema examination.

• Authors: M Glicklich, J Eliasoph
• Journal: Radiology (Radiology) Vol. 172 Issue 1 Pg. 51-2 (Jul 1989) ISSN: 0033-8419 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2740520 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Barium Sulfate

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Barium Sulfate
• Female
• Fluoroscopy
• Hernia (diagnostic imaging)
• Hernia, Obturator (complications, diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Ileal Diseases (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Intestinal Obstruction (diagnostic imaging, etiology)