Obturator hernia: diagnosis through medical imaging.

Abstract

A rare case of obturator hernia is presented in a patient with persistent small bowel obstruction. There was a paucity of specific signs and poor general health which caused a delay in diagnosis. Ultimately delayed films from a barium follow through showed barium-filled bowel in the region of the right obturator foramen: A computed tomography scan then confirmed the diagnosis by demonstrating the barium-filled small bowel herniating through the right obturator foramen. Other imaging modalities such as herniography, barium enemas and ultrasound have also been successfully employed to diagnose obturator hernias.

• Authors: G O'Connell, A Cole
• Journal: Australasian radiology (Australas Radiol) Vol. 39 Issue 3 Pg. 306-8 (Aug 1995) ISSN: 0004-8461 [Print] Australia
• PMID: 7487773 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Contrast Media
• Barium Sulfate

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Barium Sulfate
• Contrast Media
• Hernia, Obturator (diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Intestinal Obstruction (diagnostic imaging)
• Intestine, Small (diagnostic imaging)
• Male
• Radiography, Abdominal
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed