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Rare Case of Peritonitis due to Ileal Perforation Secondary to Richter’s Type of Obturator Hernia
Abstract
Obturator hernia is an extremely rare condition accounting for almost 0.07%-1% of all abdominal wall hernias, usually occurring in the elderly and emaciated females with a history of previous abdominal surgery. The symptoms of this particular hernia are non-specific; therefore, a high index of clinical suspicion should always be made. This rare condition may lead to acute small intestinal obstruction. The pre-operative diagnosis is challenging...
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Rare Case of Peritonitis due to Ileal Perforation Secondary to Richter’s Type of Obturator Hernia
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Mar 21, 2019
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