Thirty‐six Cases of Obturator Hernia: Does Computed Tomography Contribute to Postoperative Outcome?
- 1 February 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in World Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 23 (2) , 214-217
- https://doi.org/10.1007/pl00013176
Abstract
P = 0.018). The intraoperative findings, occurrence of postoperative complications, and overall mortality rates were similar between the two groups. There were four postoperative deaths (mortality rate 11%). Three of four patients who died had panperitonitis because of small bowel perforation. The correct preoperative diagnosis of obturator hernia was facilitated by CT of the pelvis, but it has no impact on patient outcome. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are essential for this rare entity.Keywords
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