Obturator hernia CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Delay in diagnosis leads to high resection and mortality in the case of Obturator hernia. Obturator hernia is usually rare and symptoms are nonspecific. CT scan may be considered as the most valuable study to establish a pre operative diagnosis. Findings on Computed Tomography scan of Obturator hernia include small bowel dilation and Strangulation.

CT

• CT scan usually confirms the diagnosis of Obturator hernia. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Obturator hernia include
  • Location of the hernia
  • Hernial sac
  • Contents of the hernial sac
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Bowel Strangulation
• Contrast enhanced CT gives better visualisation of small bowel obstruction and bowel strangulation.

The CT images demonstrate a left obturator hernia

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