Obturator hernia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yarlagadda Harshitha, MD[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Hernia, Obturator.
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| ICD-10 | K45.0 |
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| ICD-9 | 553.8 |
| DiseasesDB | 29334 |
| MeSH | D006553 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]
Overview
- Physicians should reassess the patients with recurrent chronic pelvic pain as Obturator hernias are rare and can present as chronic pelvic pain.
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Obturator hernia from other Diseases
Obturator hernia must be differentiated from other causes of chronic pelvic pain and groin mass.
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