Presentation
2 day history of constipation, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Obturator hernia - incarcerated
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Patient had acute kidney failure, therefore contrast couldn't be used.
A segment of the ileum protrudes through the obturator foramen and the herniated segment is trapped between the obturator externus and the pectineus muscles, causing small bowel obstruction.
Case Discussion
Findings are consistent with an incarcerated obturator hernia.